Josh Hartnett has secured his next major film project. On Monday, October 27, it was revealed that the 47-year-old actor from Trap will star in and produce the action thriller All Day & All Night, directed by Tom Wirkola, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside John Niven. This new film marks a significant endeavor for Hartnett as he returns to a leading role in an intense crime thriller.
Plot Centers on a Reformed Robber Facing High Stakes
The story follows Billy Davies, played by Hartnett, a former bank robber who has tried to rebuild his life. When his daughter gains admission to Harvard, Billy is forced back into crime to afford her tuition. Things take a dangerous turn when a bank heist goes awry, leaving Billy and his crew trapped on a struggling reality TV show set. He must navigate the threat of arrest by police and a deadly mob while the show’s producers scramble to maintain their ratings and avoid cancellation.
“When his daughter gets into Harvard, reformed bank robber Billy Davies (Hartnett) returns to a life of crime to come up with the tuition money. But when the bank heist goes horribly wrong, he and his crew accidentally stumble onto the set of a failing reality TV show. Now Billy must stay on air long enough to figure out an escape plan from the cops trying to arrest him and the mob trying to kill him, while the producers must keep the show on air long enough to boost their ratings and evade cancellation,”
Tom Wirkola, Director
Production Timeline and Upcoming Projects
Filming for All Day & All Night is scheduled to begin in 2026, indicating a careful preparation period for this intense thriller. Meanwhile, Hartnett is also preparing to co-star with Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Verity. This film is slated for release on May 15, 2026, offering fans another opportunity to see Hartnett in a high-profile role.
Recent Health Concern Adds Unease to Actor’s Career Activities
Adding to the current concerns surrounding Hartnett, reports emerged last month that he was hospitalized following a car accident in Canada. This incident injected a note of worry about his well-being amid his busy schedule and upcoming projects. The combination of his injury and ongoing professional commitments underscores a challenging period for the actor.
Significance of the New Film in Hartnett’s Career
All Day & All Night presents an important moment for Josh Hartnett, blending action and drama with a complex plot centered on desperation and survival. The film’s unique setting—a collapsing reality TV show intertwined with crime—could offer a fresh take on thriller narratives. Given Hartnett’s expanding role as a producer, this project may signal a deeper involvement in creative decisions, potentially impacting his future trajectory in the film industry.
