Sun Mar 30 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscar Winner Ethan Hawke Films New FX Series in Oklahoma, Bringing Economic Boost to Bartlesville

**BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA –** Oscar-nominated actor Ethan Hawke has descended upon northeastern Oklahoma, sparking excitement as filming begins on his new FX series, a “Tulsa noir” project tentatively titled *The Sensitive Kind*. While plot details are shrouded in secrecy, confirmed sightings of Hawke and production crews around Bartlesville and Tulsa have energized the community.

The series, co-created and directed by Oklahoma native Sterlin Harjo (known for *Reservation Dogs*), stars Hawke as a man who “knows too much,” according to Variety. Filming has taken place at Hughes Ranch outside Bartlesville, with local restaurants providing catering services. Location scouts have also been active in downtown Bartlesville, suggesting further filming is imminent, possibly this weekend and into early next week. A request to block off parking near Bartlesville City Hall has further solidified these expectations.

The production is expected to last approximately 20 days, bringing in 100-150 crew members per day, providing a significant economic boost to the area. “Having a crew in town is like having visitors for a conference or convention,” said Maria Gus, Director of Visit Bartlesville.

Local residents are not just spectators; many have participated as extras. Tim Hudson, a Bartlesville resident, shared his experiences working alongside Hawke and fellow Oklahoma native Tim Blake Nelson, playing various roles including a militia member and bar patron. Another extra, Josh Waddell, described a memorable scene filmed in downtown Tulsa where he shared a breakfast booth with Hawke.

While extras remain tight-lipped about plot specifics, the buzz around the production is undeniable. The series reunites Harjo and Hawke following Hawke’s appearance in *Reservation Dogs*, adding to Oklahoma’s growing prominence as a filming location, following the success of *Killers of the Flower Moon* and the upcoming *Twisters*. As filming continues, Bartlesville residents eagerly await the premiere of FX’s next big hit, a production that’s already woven itself into the fabric of their community.

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