Actor Josh Hartnett is generating strong audience and critical interest following the release of his new limited thriller series Below, which debuted in October and swiftly rose to the top spot on Netflix's television charts worldwide. Hartnett stars as Calvin Penney, a stubborn fisherman in a remote Newfoundland town who attempts to protect his community when an ancient sea creature terrorizes the coastline.
In recent promotional press appearances, Hartnett discussed executive producing and starring in the six-part Canadian miniseries alongside co-stars Charlie Heaton and Mackenzie Davis. He addressed comparisons to other aquatic mystery dramas, emphasizing creator Jesse McKeown's unique narrative focus on small-town resilience, family dynamics, and regional heritage.
Hartnett initially shot to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a leading Hollywood actor, starring in box-office hits such as Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, The Virgin Suicides, Pearl Harbor, and Black Hawk Down. After deliberately stepping back from mainstream studio blockbusters to focus on indie cinema and family life, he earned acclaim for his three-season turn on Showtime's Penny Dreadful.
The actor has experienced a major career resurgence in recent years, highlighted by his ensemble performance in Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, his lead role in M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller Trap, and a guest appearance on FX's award-winning comedy-drama The Bear.
With Below finding a massive global audience on streaming, Hartnett continues to demonstrate his versatility across television and film. Audiences can next see the actor continuing to take on complex, character-driven roles in upcoming feature films and indie productions.
