Ethan Hawke's Oscar Nomination for Blue Moon Hailed by Ardmore Studios

Why this matters: Hawke's nomination and the film's success bring international recognition to the Irish film industry and Ardmore Studios, potentially attracting more productions and investment to the region.

Blue Moon, directed by Richard Linklater, explores the artistic breakup of the Broadway songwriting pair Hart and Rodgers. Ethan Hawke plays Lorenz Hart, with Andrew Scott as Rodgers and Margaret Qualley as Elizabeth Weiland. The film is set in 1943 and follows Hart on the opening night of Oklahoma!, a musical by his former colleague Richard Rodgers. The production recreated Sardi’s restaurant in Dublin, utilizing Irish talent and crew.

The film delves into the bittersweet end of an era for Hart, with Hawke noting, 'Poor Larry has so much to be proud of and instead he’s heartbroken.' The movie also reflects on the changing times and the expiration date on one's art. Blue Moon filmed at Ardmore Studios between April and August 2024, and Hawke praised the experience of filming in Ireland, expressing hope to return for future projects.

'Blue Moon' was filmed primarily in Dublin and at Ardmore Studios in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland.

Ethan Hawke is nominated for Best Actor, and the film is nominated for Best Original Screenplay.

The film explores the artistic breakup of the Broadway songwriting pair Hart and Rodgers, set in 1943.

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