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Ethan Hawke reacts to Maya's claim producers cast actors based on Instagram followers

Ethan Hawke says it's 'crazy' after daughter Maya Hawke claimed producers cast actors based on their Instagram followers: 'So if I don’t have this public-facing [platform], I don’t have a career?'

Thankfully, Ethan noted that his daughter has become a vital source in teaching him how to properly use his social media platform to his advantage. On a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Maya revealed that she heard from some directors that an actor’s follower count — or lack thereof — can have a real impact on a project. The Stranger Things star called the entire experience “confusing” – and not one that has a straightforward solution, either.

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