Josh Hartnett Set to Lead M Night Shyamalan's Intense Psychological Thriller

Josh Hartnett and director M. Night Shyamalan are collaborating on an upcoming project currently being filmed in Canada. The film, described by Shyamalan as a secretive psychological thriller set at a concert, was originally titled "Trap" but is now being filmed under the codename "Good Grades." Shyamalan is both directing and producing the film, having chosen to fund it himself after securing an agreement from SAG-AFTRA to film during the ongoing actors' strike.

While details about the film have been kept under wraps, Shyamalan has shared some information. Hartnett will portray a father who attends a musical concert with his son, but the situation quickly escalates as he becomes entangled in a series of psychological events. Saleka Shyamalan, a singer-songwriter, will star alongside Hartnett as the performing artist whose concert Hartnett's character and his son attend. This marks the second collaboration between Saleka and her father, as she previously recorded original songs for his 2021 film, "Old."

What Has Josh Hartnett Starred in Lately?

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Once upon a time, Hartnett was renowned as a heartthrob for young adults, appearing in popular films such as The Virgin Suicides, Pearl Harbor, and Halloween H20. As the actor matured, so did his choice in roles. He ventured into ambitious projects like the vampire horror film 30 Days of Night and the film adaptation of the neo-noir comic Sin City. However, Hartnett decided to take a step back from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. He returned to his home state of Minnesota in order to prioritize his family and pursue smaller, more personal projects. In an interview with Yahoo Entertainment, he opened up about feeling overwhelmed by fame, stating, "I was constantly featured on magazine covers, and I couldn't even have privacy. I felt uncomfortable in my own skin and isolated, without being able to trust anyone."

During his hiatus, Hartnett has made a notable comeback with standout performances in an episode of the acclaimed series Black Mirror, as well as landing a significant role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, Oppenheimer. In addition to his future collaboration with Shyamalan, Hartnett can also be seen in James Madigan's Fight Or Flight, where he stars opposite Julian Kostov (known for his role in Shadow and Bone).

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