November 26, 2002

Hawke tackles guest shot for 'Alias' mission

By Cynthia Littleton

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LOS ANGELES (The Hollywood Reporter) --- Ethan Hawke is going underground for "Alias."

The actor has signed on for a one-episode guest shot on the ABC/Touchstone TV spy-fi drama starring Jennifer Garner as a college student who moonlights as a CIA agent. Hawke's appearance on the Sunday 9 p.m. drama is expected to air in January.

Hawke will play an undercover CIA agent who finds himself in need of rescue by Garner's character when his cover is blown. But unbeknownst to his CIA bosses, Hawke's character may have turned traitor, thus making the rescue operation particularly dangerous for Garner.

Hawke was nominated for a supporting actor Oscar earlier this year for his work opposite Denzel Washington in "Training Day." He's also known for roles in such films as 1994's "Reality Bites" and 1999's "Snow Falling on Cedars."

Hawke is repped by CAA.

© The Hollywood Reporter 2002

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November 26, 2002

Ethan Hawke on a Mission with 'Alias'

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LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke will make his first foray into series TV with a guest appearance on ABC's "Alias."

Hawke's episode is likely to air in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He's the latest high-profile guest to sign on to the series, joining a list that includes Roger Moore, Quentin Tarantino and, most recently, Faye Dunaway.

Hawke will play a CIA agent whose life falls into jeopardy when cover is blown. Sydney (Jennifer Garner) is sent on a rescue mission to save him.

However, the agency doesn't know that Hawke's character may have become a double agent, making Sydney's rescue efforts all the more dangerous.

Hawke's role in last year's "Training Day" earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor. His other credits include "Gattaca," "Reality Bites" and "Dead Poets Society."

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