Revitalized Interest In A 2022 Movie Puts An Actor In 2 Of This Month's Biggest Streaming Hits

The Impact of Revitalized Interest

Thanks to a revitalized interest in a 2022 film, an actor has found himself a part of two of this month's biggest streaming hits. The holiday season is always a big time for movie watching, as people have more time on their hands thanks to time off from work and school. While a lot of that watching is reserved for holiday classics, a less well-known project has found its way to the top of the streaming charts this season. One underrated movie ended up getting a surge of viewers and interest and has ultimately made one actor's year of success even better.

David Harbour as Jack Salter in Gran Turismo

In the age of streaming, projects can be discovered and gain popularity years after their release. Social media also plays a role in this, as projects become more and more popular through word of mouth on various platforms. This has been the case for one movie that came out in 2022 that didn't initially get much traction but is now one of the biggest streaming hits of this holiday season.

David Harbour as Jack Salter walking on the pit lane in Gran Turismo

The December Streaming Hits

Gran Turismo and Violent Night are among December 2023's biggest streaming hits. Gran Turismo, which tells the true story of a teenager named Jann Mardenborough who goes from playing a racing video game to being a professional race car driver, is currently #3 on Netflix's chart. 2022's Christmas action comedy, Violent Night, has been steady at and around #2 on Amazon Prime all month, despite coming out a year ago. Though completely different in story and genre, these two films have one big thing in common. Both of these films star David Harbour, an American actor with decades of acting experience.

David Harbour as Jack Salter and Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenboroughn in the pit lane in the Gran Turismo movie

David Harbour has been acting professionally since 1999 and began his career on Broadway. His talent is undeniable, and he has starred in some of the biggest streaming releases in recent memory. Besides Gran Turismo and Violent Night, Harbour has been in Netflix's We Have a Ghost and Stranger Things. His resume is packed with roles in popular films, including, No Sudden Move, Extraction, Suicide Squad, and Black Widow.

David Harbour as a bloodied Santa Claus in Violent Night

David Harbour's Future Projects

Harbour is not just resting on his laurels in the future, as he is set to star in a huge upcoming project. The Emmy-nominated actor will be reprising his role as Red Guardian in 2025’s Thunderbolts. While what other projects he will be in have not been confirmed, Harbour told Entertainment Weekly that he is looking forward to carving a space for himself in film and pursuing projects that allow him to branch out.

David Harbour as a bloodied Santa sitting down in Violent Night