Blue Moon is a movie title shared by several films and shows, but the one currently trending is the 2025 biographical drama about lyricist Lorenz Hart, directed by Richard Linklater. Below is the key cast for that film, followed by notes on other works with the same name.

Main cast (2025 film “Blue Moon”)

This film focuses on the final, troubled days of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart and his partnership with composer Richard Rodgers.

  • Ethan Hawke as Lorenz Hart , the brilliant but self-destructive lyricist.
  • Andrew Scott as Richard Rodgers , Hart’s former writing partner, seen on the night of a big new show’s opening.
  • Margaret Qualley as Elizabeth Weiland.
  • Bobby Cannavale as Eddie , a bartender at Sardi’s who interacts with Hart late in his career.
  • Jonah Lees as Morty Rifkin (also referred to as “Knuckles” in some credits).
  • Simon Delaney as Oscar Hammerstein II , Rodgers’ later collaborator who represents the “new era” Hart feels shut out from.
  • Cillian Sullivan as Stevie/Stephen Sondheim , portrayed as a young observer of the Broadway world.
  • Patrick Kennedy as E. B. “Andy” White.
  • John Doran as Weegee , echoing the famous street photographer.
  • Anne Brogan as Frieda Hart , Lorenz Hart’s relative.
  • David Rawle as George Roy Hill.
  • CaitrĂ­ona Ennis as Cigarette Girl.

These performers make up the core ensemble you’ll see discussed most often in current reviews and forum threads.

Key creators behind the film

  • Director: Richard Linklater.
  • Writer: Robert Kaplow (screenplay, also credited as a voice radio announcer).
  • Producers: Richard Linklater, Mike Blizzard, John Sloss , among others.
  • Cinematography: Shane F. Kelly.
  • Editing: Sandra Adair.
  • Music: Graham Reynolds.

Other “Blue Moon” titles (to avoid confusion)

Several older films also share the title “Blue Moon,” which can show up in searches or forum discussions.

  • Blue Moon (2000) – drama about a young woman seeking higher education and escaping a troubled family, with a large ensemble including Vincent Pastore, Heather Matarazzo, Victor Argo, David Thornton, and many others.
  • Additional TV movies or lesser-known projects titled “Blue Moon” may appear in TV listings or streaming credits, but they are unrelated to the 2025 Lorenz Hart biopic.

Simple HTML table of main 2025 cast

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      <td>Ethan Hawke</td>
      <td>Lorenz Hart</td>
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      <td>Andrew Scott</td>
      <td>Richard Rodgers</td>
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      <td>Margaret Qualley</td>
      <td>Elizabeth Weiland</td>
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      <td>Bobby Cannavale</td>
      <td>Eddie</td>
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      <td>Jonah Lees</td>
      <td>Morty Rifkin / "Knuckles"</td>
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      <td>Simon Delaney</td>
      <td>Oscar Hammerstein II</td>
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      <td>Cillian Sullivan</td>
      <td>Stevie / Stephen Sondheim</td>
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      <td>Patrick Kennedy</td>
      <td>E. B. "Andy" White</td>
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      <td>John Doran</td>
      <td>Weegee</td>
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      <td>Anne Brogan</td>
      <td>Frieda Hart</td>
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      <td>David Rawle</td>
      <td>George Roy Hill</td>
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      <td>CaitrĂ­ona Ennis</td>
      <td>Cigarette Girl</td>
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