Pop CultureTHE DRAMA INDEX

Hawke's rebellion call gets a Drama Index score

Hawke says the uprising will come from music and live theater, aimed at the executives he believes control entertainment; critics may note the tickets still cost money.

On air: Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Five O'Clock
Published 5:57 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Ethan Hawke blasts Hollywood's 'greedy bastards,' predicts massive rebellion against powerful elites”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:57 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Hollywood.
BBN covered this story before: Ethan Hawke stars in horror podcast 'Midnight Radio' (October 13).

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Fox NewsEthan Hawke blasts Hollywood's 'greedy bastards,' predicts massive rebellion against powerful elites

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEthan Hawke is still the loudest man in show business tonight, and Fox News reports he predicts a massive rebellion in music and live theater against what he calls Hollywood's greedy bastards.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA rebellion. In theater. Armed with what, exactly, a very stern monologue?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe put a studio chief on our air this afternoon, and the man ran a studio. The whole industry is shaking, Dale!
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorShaking? They'd need to find the venue first, and the venue charges a service fee.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the rebellion has a fee.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEighteen dollars, plus a processing charge, to overthrow the people who charge the processing charge.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI rate it a nine on the Drama Index, because there's a revolution, a villain and a balcony seat. Dale, you're coming?
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI already bought two tickets. Aisle seats.

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