Josh Hartnett has landed the lead role in a new limited series on Netflix, set and filmed in Newfoundland, Canada. The project, which will also see Hartnett and Jessica Rhoades serving as executive producers, follows the story of a hard-bitten fisherman who must protect his family, community, and way of life from a mysterious sea creature terrorizing a remote town.
Hartnett rose to fame in the late ’90s and early 2000s with roles in films such as “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later,” “The Faculty,” “The Virgin Suicides,” “Pearl Harbor,” and “Black Hawk Down.” More recently, he has appeared in projects like “Oppenheimer” and “Trap,” as well as making guest appearances on shows like “The Bear” and “Black Mirror.” Up next, he will be seen in “Verity” and “The Long Home.”
Rhoades, known for her work on series like “Sharp Objects,” “The Affair,” and “Black Mirror,” joins Hartnett as an executive producer on the Newfoundland series. The project is created and showrun by Jesse McKeown, with a team of writers including Karen Walton, Perry Chafe, and Natty Zavitz, and directors like Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, and Stephen Dunn.
The series promises to be a thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of the rugged Newfoundland landscape, with Hartnett’s character facing off against a formidable foe to protect all that he holds dear. With a talented team behind the scenes and a captivating premise, this Netflix series is sure to be a must-watch for fans of Hartnett and gripping storytelling.
