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With plenty of show tunes and humor, Richard Linklater<\/strong>\u2019s Blue Moon will be submitting itself for Best Film Comedy\/ Musical consideration at the 2026 Golden Globes, Gold Derby can exclusively report. The film\u2019s star, Ethan Hawke<\/strong>, who plays legendary Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart<\/strong>, will also be submitted in the corresponding Best Actor category.<\/p>\n The decision to submit as a comedy\/musical is a fitting one, given the film’s witty tone and use of Hart\u2019s iconic songs.<\/p>\n More from Gold Derby<\/strong><\/p>\n Set on the eve of a major Broadway premiere, Blue Moon follows Hart through a single, emotionally charged night as he grapples with professional decline and crumbling love life. The film explores the life of the brilliant but troubled lyricist who, along with composer Richard Rodgers<\/strong>, formed one of Broadway\u2019s most celebrated songwriting duos before Rodgers later partnered with Oscar Hammerstein<\/strong>. Margaret Qualley<\/strong> plays Hart’s muse.<\/p>\n Among Hart\u2019s many contributions to the American songbook are classics like \u201cBlue Moon,\u201d \u201cThe Lady Is a Tramp,\u201d \u201cManhattan,\u201d \u201cMy Funny Valentine,\u201d and \u201cBewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.\u201d<\/p>\n After four Academy Award nominations, many critics see Blue Moon as a potential breakthrough for Hawke. His performance was recently honored with the Silver Medallion at the Telluride Film Festival.<\/p>\n Sony Pictures Classics will also be submitting Rebecca Zlotowski\u2019s<\/strong> French psychological mystery, A Private Life, and it’s star Jodie Foster<\/strong> in the drama category at the Globes.<\/p>\n Best of Gold Derby<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Gold Derby’s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n