> At a Glance
> – Ethan Hawke predicts his 10th collaboration with Richard Linklater will be “among the greatest films ever made”
> – The unannounced period piece has been gestating since 1998
> – Hawke expects to finish the film in 2027
> – Why it matters: The duo’s track record includes Before Sunrise, Boyhood, and the Golden Globe-nominated Blue Moon
Ethan Hawke is already calling the next Richard Linklater project-his 10th with the director-one for the history books.
Bold Prediction
During a Jan. 7 chat with Today, Hawke didn’t mince words about the still-untitled film.
> “I’m not even nervous about saying it. We’ve been thinking about this movie since 1998. It’s gonna be good.”
The four-time Oscar nominee says everything he and Linklater have done so far has been “preparation for what’s to come.”
What We Know
- Genre: Confirmed period piece
- Timeline: Production wraps 2026, release targeted for 2027
- Script: Hawke expects the usual “wildly dialogue-heavy” Linklater style
- Announcement: No official reveal yet
Track Record
Hawke’s confidence stems from a 30-year partnership that includes:
- Before Sunrise trilogy
- Boyhood (2014)
- Blue Moon (earned Hawke a Golden Globe nomination for playing Lorenz Hart)
Linklater told News Of Los Angeles in September that the two share “a shorthand,” though Blue Moon required a more “technical” approach and a “nagging director.”
Key Takeaways
- Hawke and Linklater’s tenth collaboration is already in the works
- The actor promises a 2027 release and plans to promote it on Today when the time comes
- Their shared history gives weight to Hawke’s lofty claim
If the finished product matches Hawke’s hype, film buffs could witness another Linklater classic by 2027.
