Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles Share Their Excitement About Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' Cameos

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Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, who starred in Dead Poets Society, shared their excitement on Instagram about their appearances in Taylor Swift's music video for "Fortnight."

Hawke posted on Instagram on April 19, calling it an honor to play PhDs in The Tortured Poets Department alongside Charles, who portrayed Todd and Knox in the iconic film. The black and white photos from the set of "Fortnight" were included in his post, which is the first music video from Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.

Hawke expressed his gratitude to @taylorswift for the opportunity to appear in the music video for her song FORTNIGHT featuring @postmalone. He added, "carpe diem!"

In the 1989 Oscar-winning film Dead Poets Society, Hawke and Charles played the roles of Todd Anderson and Knox Overstreet, respectively. The film, directed by Peter Weir, also starred Robin Williams as an unconventional English teacher who inspired his students with the phrase, "Carpe diem. Seize the day."

In the "Fortnight" music video, the two actors reunite in a scene inspired by Bride of Frankenstein. They portray scientists conducting experiments on Swift's character following a breakup. Post Malone makes an appearance as her collaborator on the song.

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Charles shared his admiration for Taylor Swift on Instagram. Meeting her in person took his fandom to a whole new level. He described her as genuine, kind, approachable, and an all around stellar human being. Charles also praised her as a kick ass director. #TSTTPD.

The music video for “Fortnight” was released just hours after The Tortured Poets Department. Swift, who also wrote and directed the video, chose to cast Hawke and Charles for specific reasons.

“When I was creating the Fortnight music video, my goal was to bring to life the worlds I envisioned in my mind while making this music,” Swift revealed on Instagram. “Every aspect of the video is a metaphor or a nod to different parts of the album. To me, this video perfectly captures the essence of the record and the stories within it.”

Malone was praised by her as a great collaborator, impressing her with his performance as the tortured tragic hero on set. She expressed her gratitude for his dedication to their collaboration.

She also mentioned how she enjoyed working with Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, referring to them as the coolest guys on earth. She humorously introduced them as tortured poets meeting their colleagues from down the hall, the dead poets.

Editor's P/S:

The reunion of Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles in Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" music video is a nostalgic delight for fans of Dead Poets Society. Their presence evokes the film's iconic themes of seizing the day and the transformative power of literature, while the Frankenstein-inspired setting adds an intriguing twist. Swift's choice to cast the actors is a clever nod to her own songwriting, which often explores the complexities of human emotions and experiences.

Moreover, the collaboration between Swift and Malone highlights her artistic versatility and ability to blend different musical styles. Malone's tortured tragic hero persona complements the introspective lyrics, creating an emotionally resonant track. Swift's direction of the music video showcases her storytelling abilities and her attention to detail in crafting a visual narrative that complements the song. Overall, "Fortnight" is a captivating and cohesive artistic project that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and the enduring power of art.