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Ethan Hawke responds to daughter Maya's claims about producers casting actors based on their number of social media followers: "This is crazy"


Published on 2025-02-20 10:24:38 - MSN
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  • Maya Hawke had previously suggested producers can cast films based on the combined number of social media followers

Ethan Hawke has responded to comments made by his daughter, Maya Hawke, regarding the casting practices in Hollywood, where she claimed that producers often cast actors based on their social media following rather than their talent. In an interview with Variety, Ethan expressed his frustration with this trend, calling it "crazy" and emphasizing that it undermines the merit-based system of casting. He highlighted the absurdity of prioritizing an actor's online popularity over their acting skills, suggesting that this approach could lead to a decline in the quality of film and television productions. Ethan also reflected on how such practices might affect aspiring actors who are not social media savvy but possess genuine talent.

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