According to USA Today, Ethan Hawke is set to return as The Grabber in Black Phone 2, which will be released in theaters on October 17. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the slasher film will also star Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. As cinephiles await Hawke’s return as a masked child killer in Black Phone 2, here’s a look at some of his unforgettable performances on the silver screen.
Todd Anderson in Dead Poets Society (1989)
Ethan Hawke played Todd Anderson, one of the students taught by the late Robin Williams at Dead Poets Society. After working with Robin Williams, Hawke decided not to pursue acting and returned to university to study literature. However, due to the “monumental” success of Dead Poets Society, he received many offers to work in “interesting films” in “interesting places”, Hawke told The Guardian.
Troy Dyer in Reality Bites (1994)
Ethan Hawke starred alongside Winona Ryder and Ben Stiller in the 1994 rom-com Reality Bites. The film tells the story of a videographer who aspires to document the depressed lives of his roommates and friends.
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Officer Jake Hoyt in Training Day (2001)
Ethan Hawke played Officer Jake Hoyt alongside Denzel Washington’s Detective Alonzo Harris in Training Day. Washington and Hawke’s performances received critical acclaim following the film’s release.
Jessie Before Sunset (2004)
Before Sunset (2004), which was the sequel to Before Sunrise (1995), focused on the reunion of Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) after nine years in Paris. Hawke and Delpy’s acting and dialogues were highly appreciated. The pair reunited in After Midnight.
Major Tommy Egan in Good Kill (2014)
Good Kill was written and directed by Andrew Niccol. Ethan Hawke played the role of Major Thomas Egan, a US Air Force officer stationed at a base near Las Vegas, Nevada. The film competed for the Golden Lion at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.
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Clay Sandford in Leave the World Behind (2023)
Ethan Hawke stars as Clay Sandford in this 2023 apocalyptic psychological thriller film written and directed by Sam Esmail. Hawke starred in the film alongside Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Myah’la and Kevin Bacon.
FAQ:
When will Black Phone 2 hit theaters?
Black Phone 2 will be released in theaters on October 17.
What role did Ethan Hawke play in Dead Poets Society?
Ethan Hawke played Todd Anderson, one of the students taught by the late Robin Williams at Dead Poets Society.
In which movie did Ethan Hawke star with Denzel Washington?
Ethan Hawke starred with Denzel Washington in Training Day.