Levon Hawke lands first lead role alongside Anthony Hopkins

Levon Hawke, the son of Hollywood stars Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, is set to make his debut as a leading actor in the upcoming independent drama Twenty-Seven, starring alongside legendary actor Anthony Hopkins.

The 24-year-old actor will portray a 27-year-old aspiring screenwriter navigating personal challenges, relationships and his ambitions of establishing a career in the film industry. His character also lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Anthony Hopkins, 88, will play an 80-year-old former television actor who becomes a friend and mentor to Levon’s character. Now working as a theatre professor, his character is also living with Parkinson’s disease.

Written and directed by Gregory Caruso, the film is being produced by Bristol Pictures in collaboration with David Worthen Brooks and Dustin Cook. Production is currently underway in Los Angeles, while further casting details have yet to be announced.

Caruso revealed that he had Hopkins in mind while developing the character, praising the veteran actor’s exceptional talent and contribution to the role.

Levon began his acting career with the 2023 Apple TV+ series The Crowded Room. He later appeared in Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice and the western film The Thicket, both released in 2024. He also featured in the 2025 film Marty Supreme alongside Timothée Chalamet.

Beyond acting, Levon has explored theatre, making his directorial debut in 2024 with Picture Day, an original play that he also wrote.

His upcoming role marks a major milestone in his acting journey, placing him in the spotlight alongside one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed performers.