Josh Hartnett was hospitalized following a late-night car accident in St. John’s, Newfoundland, while filming Netflix’s untitled series. The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on September 25 at the intersection of New Cove Road and Elizabeth Avenue, where the SUV Hartnett was riding in collided with a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary patrol vehicle.
Hartnett was a passenger in the SUV, which was driven by a 59-year-old man. The police officer driving the patrol car was also taken to a hospital as a precaution. Authorities reported that none of the individuals involved suffered serious injuries from the collision.
Hartnett’s Condition and Production Status
After the crash, Hartnett was evaluated at a hospital and released later that day. His representative, Susan Patricola, confirmed that he quickly returned to work on the Netflix series without delay. The minor accident did not cause any disruption to the production schedule, and Hartnett resumed filming immediately.
About the Netflix Project and Hartnett’s Role
In the new six-episode limited series being filmed in Canada, Hartnett serves as both lead actor and executive producer. He plays a fisherman whose quiet coastal town faces danger from a mysterious sea creature. As the threat grows, his character is forced to defend his family and community. The show also stars Charlie Heaton and Mackenzie Davis in key supporting roles. Netflix officially announced the series on August 1 via their Instagram account.
Hartnett’s Recent Work Before the Accident
Before starting this project in Newfoundland, Hartnett appeared in the action thriller Fight or Flight, which premiered earlier in May.
Significance and Next Steps
This crash has raised concerns about the safety of cast and crew during filming, but with no serious injuries reported, production remains on track. Hartnett’s swift return to set highlights his commitment to the project, which promises an intense storyline centered on coastal survival and community resilience. Viewers and fans alike will be watching closely as the series progresses to see how this suspenseful drama unfolds.
“The actor was evaluated at the hospital. He was released later that day and immediately returned to work.” – Susan Patricola, Hartnett’s representative
