Levon Hawke leads indie film where Hopkins plays a mentor with Parkinson's

Anthony Hopkins will co-star with Levon Hawke in an independent drama titled 'Twenty-Seven.' The project is currently in production in Los Angeles and marks the first time Hawke holds a leading role in a feature film. Hopkins, who has won two Academy Awards, joins the cast as a mentor figure to Hawke's character.

The film is written and directed by Gregory Caruso. The story follows a 27-year-old aspiring screenwriter who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder while attempting to establish a career in the movie industry. Hopkins portrays an 80-year-old former television actor who now teaches theater. His character battles Parkinson's disease while offering guidance to the younger protagonist.

Caruso stated that he wrote the role specifically with Hopkins in mind. "I wrote this character hoping someone like Anthony Hopkins would play him. I never imagined it would actually be Anthony Hopkins," Caruso said. He described Hopkins' performance as bringing a mastery to the role that he could not fully describe. Caruso also noted that Hawke meets the veteran actor in every scene with real vulnerability and intelligence.

The director characterized the narrative as an exploration of the uncertainty of growing up. He described the film as focusing on feeling stuck between one's current situation and desired future, as well as the people who assist in finding a path. The project is produced by David Worthen Brooks and Dustin Cook under Caruso's Bristol Pictures banner.

The technical team includes Matthew Pothier as the director of photography and Emma Rose Mead as the production designer. Jenny Eagan serves as the costume designer, while Mandy Artusato and Gina Marie DeAngelis lead hair and makeup. Aleshka Ferrero is the editor, and Vickie Thomas handles casting.

Hawke is the son of actors Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. He made his feature film debut in the 2024 thriller 'Blink Twice' and appeared in the Apple TV series 'The Crowded Room.' His recent credits include the western 'The Thicket' and the indie film 'Wildcat,' which was directed by his father and starred his sister. He will next appear in A24's 'Peaked' and the second season of the Prime Video series 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith.'

Hopkins has a career that includes films such as 'The Silence of the Lambs' and 'The Remains of the Day.' He recently released his debut album, 'Life is a Dream,' and has several upcoming projects. These include 'A Visit to Grandpa's,' 'Housekeeper,' and 'Wife & Dog.' Hopkins is represented by UTA and GGSSC, while Hawke is represented by CAA and HJTH.