Ethan Hawke stars in supernatural horror podcast for Halloween
Actor joins scripted audio series about a late-night radio host who receives a mysterious call.
At a glance
- Ethan Hawke stars as host of conspiracy-themed late-night radio show in new podcast
- Series is a scripted supernatural horror production launching around Halloween
- Hawke praised the intimate nature of audio-only storytelling medium
Actor Ethan Hawke is starring in a new scripted podcast titled "Midnight Radio," a supernatural horror series set to release around Halloween. Hawke plays the host of a conspiracy-themed late-night AM radio show.
The podcast centres on the host receiving a mysterious call from a man claiming to be part of a secret U.S. operation. Hawke noted the appeal of the audio-only format, highlighting the intimacy it creates for listeners.
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