Ethan Hawke on Collaborating with Taylor Swift
Actor Ethan Hawke is still cherishing his experience of working with Taylor Swift. During his first visit to Miami on November 2, he received the Miami Film Festival’s Variety Virtuoso Award and reflected on his long career in a conversation with Variety co–editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
Career Reflections and Collaborations
While recalling his past collaborations with notable figures such as Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ben Stiller, and Julia Stiles, Hawke particularly brightened when discussing his reunion with Josh Charles, his co-star from Dead Poet’s Society. The two appeared together in Swift’s “Fortnight” music video featuring Post Malone.
How the Project Came Together
The idea for the collaboration originated with Hawke’s daughter, Maya Hawke. As he recounted, she unexpectedly connected him with Swift.
“My daughter is creating opportunities in my life. I get a text from my daughter saying, ‘Hey dad, Taylor Swift wants your number.’ So I guess they met. And anyway, Taylor Swift is a ‘Dead Poet’s Society’ fan, and so, hell, I’ll take what I can get,” he joked.
Praise for Taylor Swift
Hawke spoke fondly of Swift’s creativity and drive, highlighting her unique energy and leadership during the project.
“That woman is incredible. She’s a force of nature.”
His remarks coincided with the release of a new version of Swift’s chart-topping single from her album The Life of a Showgirl.
Author’s Summary
Hawke shared warm praise for Taylor Swift and his daughter Maya, recalling with humor and admiration how their collaboration for “Fortnight” unexpectedly came to life.
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