Ethan Hawke’s acclaimed acting skills don’t grant him any special privileges when it comes to spoilers, especially from his daughter Maya, who stars in Stranger Things. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Hawke revealed that Maya, who portrays Robin Buckley in the sci-fi series, keeps tight-lipped about upcoming plot details, citing her father’s tendency to spill the beans.
Despite his persistent nudges for inside information, Maya remains steadfast in her secrecy. “I nudge her for them, and she won’t give them up!” Hawke confessed. “She says, ‘You’ve got a big mouth.’ So nope, not even to dear old dad.”
While Ethan Hawke may be out of the loop on Stranger Things Season 5, he’s deeply involved in Maya’s creative endeavors. He directed her in the upcoming film Wildcat, which explores the life of short-story writer Flannery O’Connor. Maya’s passion for O’Connor’s work inspired her to bring the author’s story to the screen.
Reflecting on their collaboration, Hawke shared, “Those were some of our secret midnight conversations, like, ‘How could we make a movie about this?'” He praised Maya’s vision for the project, emphasizing her desire to portray a complex female protagonist in a narrative dominated by male leads.
As for Stranger Things Season 5, details remain closely guarded. Production commenced in January, with the majority of the original cast returning alongside new addition Linda Hamilton. The Duffer Brothers have teased that the upcoming season will address lingering mysteries while introducing new revelations, promising an exciting continuation of the beloved series.
For now, both Ethan Hawke and eager fans alike will have to patiently await the unveiling of Stranger Things Season 5, slated for release in 2025 following delays caused by last year’s strikes. Until then, the mystery surrounding the latest installment will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
