Actors Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke Chat About Their Craft

Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke recently had a heartfelt conversation about their acting careers. At 28, Sweeney is close in age to Hawke’s daughter, Maya, and the two actors shared a special bond during their talk. Sweeney stars in “Christy, ” a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, who faced abuse from her husband and coach. Hawke plays Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon, ” a Broadway lyricist with his own struggles. Both actors discussed the challenges and rewards of losing themselves in their roles. Hawke shared a personal story about taking his daughter to see Sweeney’s movie. His daughter was deeply moved by the film and had a meaningful conversation with her father about the struggles women face. Sweeney revealed that she had been looking for a physically demanding role and was drawn to “Christy” because of her background in kickboxing. She trained rigorously for the role, even gaining 35 pounds of muscle. Hawke, who has been acting for over 40 years, offered advice on the craft. He talked about the importance of fully committing to a role and the joy of losing oneself in the character. Sweeney and Hawke also discussed the challenges of transitioning out of a role. Hawke shared a quote from Paul Newman about keeping the positive qualities of the characters they play and shedding the negative ones. The two actors also talked about their love for their craft and the importance of taking risks. Hawke encouraged Sweeney to try theater, despite her stage fright, and Sweeney expressed her admiration for Hawke’s work in “Blue Moon. ” Hawke and Sweeney also shared their experiences with their own daughters. Hawke talked about his daughter’s love for the arts and Sweeney shared her own journey into acting at a young age. The conversation ended with Sweeney expressing her admiration for Hawke and his career. It was a heartfelt and inspiring talk between two talented actors.