Levon Hawke is framed as a rising star earning his stripes through vulnerability and intelligence, guided by a legendary co-star rather than just family name.
Industry insiders note that Levon’s rapid accumulation of credits—working with Peter Dinklage, Hayley Kiyoko, and A24—plus top-tier representation from CAA and HJTH, signals he is actively dismantling the nepo baby narrative with hard work.
Levon made his directorial debut with the play 'Picture Day' and his film credits include 'The Thicket,' 'Wildcat,' 'Girls Like Girls,' and upcoming roles in 'Peaked' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.' Hopkins recently released his debut album 'Life is a Dream' and has projects like 'A Visit to Grandpa’s' and 'Wife & Dog' in the works.
Levon Hawke isn't just riding the family name; he's stacking an impressive resume with A-list co-stars and indie darlings to force Hollywood to see him as a serious actor.
Stop scrolling, because the Hawke dynasty just made a power move that has nothing to do with red carpets and everything to do with raw talent. Levon Hawke, the son of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, has officially landed his first lead role. And he isn’t starting small.
He is starring opposite Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins in the new indie drama “Twenty-Seven,” written and directed by Gregory Caruso. This isn’t just another cameo in a family project; this is Levon stepping into the spotlight with both feet. The premise is heavy: Hawke portrays a 27-year-old aspiring screenwriter attempting to manage his relationships and his OCD while struggling to break into the film industry.
Hopkins plays his friend and mentor, an 80-year-old television actor-turned-theater professor, who is also fighting Parkinson’s disease. It’s a dual narrative of aging and growing up, a story about the uncertainty of being stuck between who you are and who you want to be. Director Gregory Caruso didn’t hold back in his praise, stating, “I wrote this character hoping someone like Anthony Hopkins would play him.
I never imagined it would actually be Anthony Hopkins.” Caruso further emphasized the dynamic between the two leads, noting that Hopkins brings a “mastery” to the role that he “still can’t fully describe.” But the director was quick to highlight Levon’s contribution, saying, “Levon meets him in every scene with real vulnerability and intelligence.” While his sister Maya Hawke has already carved out her own lane, Levon has been quietly building a formidable resume that goes far beyond nepotism.
Since his feature film debut in Zoë Kravitz’ 2024 thriller “Blink Twice” and his turn in the Apple TV series “The Crowded Room,” he has stacked credits with impressive speed. He joined the Peter Dinklage-starring western “The Thicket” and appeared in the indie film “Wildcat,” directed by his father and starring his sister. In 2024, Hawke made his directorial debut with the play “Picture Day,” followed by roles in Josh Safdie’s Oscar-nominated film “Marty Supreme” and Hayley Kiyoko’s coming-of-age movie “Girls Like Girls.” The breadth of his recent work cements his status as a rising star.
He is set to appear in A24’s “Peaked” and season two of the acclaimed Prime Video series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” Represented by CAA and HJTH, Levon is clearly being managed by heavy hitters who see long-term potential. This role is his big chance to define his own legacy, moving beyond the shadow of his parents and sister to stand on his own two feet.
Production on “Twenty-Seven” is currently underway in Los Angeles through Caruso’s Bristol Pictures. The team includes director of photography Matthew Pothier, known for “Mutt,” production designer Emma Rose Mead, costume designer Jenny Eagan, hair and makeup leads Mandy Artusato and Gina Marie DeAngelis, editor Aleshka Ferrero, and casting director Vickie Thomas. The film is produced by David Worthen Brooks and Dustin Cook.
For Hopkins, this adds another chapter to a legendary career marked by classics such as “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Father.” The acclaimed actor recently released his debut album “Life is a Dream” and has several acting projects in the works, including D.J. Caruso’s “A Visit to Grandpa’s,” Richard Eyre’s “Housekeeper” and Guy Ritchie’s “Wife & Dog.” Levon Hawke is officially in the big leagues, and Hollywood is watching.
