Josh Hartnett has started filming his latest project, a limited series for Netflix set in Newfoundland, Canada. The 47-year-old actor will both star in and executive produce the Untitled Newfoundland Project, which centers around a remote coastal town.
Expanded Cast Joins the Suspenseful Story
Alongside Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton had previously been announced to star. Recently, four more actors—Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, and Kaleb Horn—have been added to the lineup, broadening the ensemble of this thrilling new series.
Plot Focuses on Community and Survival in Newfoundland
The story follows a hard-bitten fisherman as he battles to protect his family, community, and disappearing way of life when an enigmatic sea creature threatens their remote Newfoundland town. The six-episode limited series blends suspense with a strong emotional core.
Creative Team and Executive Production
Jesse McKeown, known for his work on The Umbrella Academy, serves as the show’s creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Netflix Canada’s content directors, expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting its compelling blend of thrills and heartfelt family drama.
“Jesse’s bold, ambitious vision offers thrills galore, with the heart of a family drama,” —Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Netflix Canada Content Directors
“We can’t wait to transport our members to coastal Newfoundland with this timely story about community, resilience and adaptability.” —Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Netflix Canada Content Directors
Upcoming Projects for Josh Hartnett
In addition to this new Netflix series, Hartnett is also set to star in the upcoming thriller adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Verity, further showcasing his continued presence in suspenseful storytelling.
