"Forgotten but not gone."
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, Margaret Qualley, Patrick Kennedy
Blue Moon — Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Lorenz "Larry" Hart
Ethan Hawke
Motivation
Desperately seeking personal affection and confirmation that his artistic genius still matters.
Character Arc
Starts with manic defiance and witty bravado, steadily collapsing into naked vulnerability and resignation as his illusions shatter.
Elizabeth Weiland
Margaret Qualley
Motivation
Aspiring to carve out her own future as a designer while genuinely caring for Hart as a mentor and friend.
Character Arc
Enters as the bright center of Hart's fantasy, navigating his romantic pressure with grace while firmly maintaining realistic boundaries.
Eddie
Bobby Cannavale
Motivation
Protecting Hart from self-inflicted humiliation and managing the chaos of Sardi’s bar.
Character Arc
Tolerates Hart’s rambling, attempts to keep him sober, and provides a compassionate anchor amidst the showbiz superficiality.
Richard Rodgers
Andrew Scott
Motivation
Protecting his artistic trajectory and enjoying the monumental success of his new creative union.
Character Arc
Appears late in the evening carrying the aura of victory; shows guarded affection for Hart, but refuses to be dragged back into his chaos.
E.B. White
Patrick Kennedy
Motivation
Seeking a quiet drink away from the noise, reflecting on his own quiet transition to writing books.
Character Arc
Engages Hart in an unassuming, literary conversation at the bar, serving as a tranquil mirror to Hart’s theatrical volatility.
Cast
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