Ethan Hawke Takes Greyhound Bus to ‘Wildcat’ Premiere

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Hollywood Star Chooses Unconventional Travel, Making a Memorable Entrance at TIFF

In a delightful and unexpected turn of events, acclaimed actor and Emmy Award winner Ethan Hawke made headlines by choosing an unconventional mode of transportation to attend the premiere of his latest film, “Wildcat,” at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

On Monday, at the prestigious TIFF event in Toronto, Canada, Ethan Hawke, 52, walked the red carpet alongside his daughter, actress Maya Hawke, making a grand entrance. It was here that PEOPLE magazine exclusively caught up with them to uncover the fascinating story behind their journey.

The Strange Way of Life star shared with the world that he took a Greyhound bus to ensure he wouldn’t miss the annual event, as all his scheduled flights were canceled. His daughter, Maya, confirmed this unique travel choice, expressing how everyone was talking about it.

Maya Hawke humorously recounted the situation, stating, “He did! Everyone’s talking about it! He had to take the bus here ’cause all the flights got canceled.” Her proud father, Ethan, stood beside her, smiling, as she continued, “Three flights canceled, then I was like, ‘I’m not gonna miss this because of some airport,’ so, I went to Port Authority and hopped the bus.”

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Ethan Hawke further revealed that he wasn’t alone on this adventure; his wife and producing partner accompanied him on the Greyhound journey.

When asked if his celebrity status was recognized by fellow passengers or at the bus station, Ethan downplayed his fame, explaining, “Man, nobody cares about anybody else on the bus.” He humorously noted that “nobody’s comfortable” when opting for such a mode of transportation, emphasizing that “nobody cares at all.” He spent the journey reading a book, keeping a low profile until customs, where he was recognized just before dawn.

The father-daughter duo also shared their deep connection to the film “Wildcat.” Maya, 25, described the making of the film as “unspeakably special” and one of the greatest experiences of her life. They both expressed their gratitude for being part of TIFF and celebrated the opportunity to share the movie with fans and peers.

Inside the event, Ethan Hawke took a moment to speak to the audience, playfully praising his daughter’s performance in the film, saying, “If you see anything else tonight, what you’re going to see is a young artist just circle around their father and sprint out the door, pat him on the a– as she goes by.” He continued to gush about Maya’s exceptional work in “Wildcat” and expressed his excitement for everyone to witness her performance.