{
  "id": 8108238,
  "title": "Ethan Hawke has never gotten to play the kind of man who leads The Weight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/ethan-hawke-has-never-gotten-to-play-the-kind-of-man-who-leads-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:22:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/ethan-hawke-interview-the-weight-the-lowdown-season-two-sneak-peek"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethan Hawke stars as Murphy, a man with a strong moral compass, in the film The Weight. Set during the Great Depression, the story follows Murphy as he navigates personal struggles and the challenges of smuggling the warden's gold. Hawke appreciates Murphy's role as a thoughtful character who takes responsibility for others, a hero he rarely portrays. The A.V. Club inquired about the movie's inspiration and noted that it draws from classic films like Wages of Fear and Cool Hand Luke. Hawke emphasized the importance of working with Russell Crowe, calling him one of the top dramatic actors of his generation. The film aims to highlight human resilience and the power of unity in the face of adversity.",
  "summary": "Ethan Hawke talks about the classical inspirations for his new film The Weight and what to expect from season two of The Lowdown.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}