For many years, the actor seen in “Pearl Harbor” and “Virgin Suicides” has distanced himself from Hollywood and refuses to play in big productions. Josh Hartnett explains today the reasons for this sudden disappearance.
He is finally back. The star actor of the 2000s is on the bill for the thriller Trapby M. Night Shyamalan. The feature film offers him a tailor-made role that the American has been waiting for since the beginning of his career. This film also marks the unexpected comeback of the actor who has been very discreet for years.
His future could have been mapped out. After making a name for himself in the unforgettable Virgin Suicides by Sofia Coppola in 1999, Josh Hartnett became the hottest actor in Hollywood. He found himself at the top of all the rankings of the sexiest celebrities and was offered roles in big productions.
He’s the perfect hunk you’d expect to see in superhero movies or romantic comedies. But after starring in The Faculty, Pearl Harbor, 40 days and 40 nights et The fall of the Black Falcon, The American turned to independent cinema and refused to be the headliner of blockbusters. He was twice offered the role of Superman, in vain.
Josh Hartnett opposes the star system and wants to go against the grain. The actor does not want to be typecast and stuck in stereotypical roles. He then leaves Los Angeles and stops working with his agent. After a break of more than a year, he resumes work and carefully selects his roles.
He was notably seen in Sin City (2005) then in the series Penny Dreadful (2014-2016). He is now back in the spotlight. He has made appearances in acclaimed series such as Black Mirror et The Bear. And in the award-winning film Oppenheimer Last year.
