Josh Hartnett has started filming his forthcoming limited series for Netflix, set in Newfoundland, Canada. The 47-year-old actor will both star in and executive produce the Untitled Newfoundland Project, with production underway in the coastal town where the story is set. This marks another notable addition to Hartnett’s expanding portfolio.
Plot and Creative Leadership Behind the Series
The series follows a tough fisherman confronting a mysterious sea creature that threatens his family, neighbors, and a way of life that seems to be slipping away. Created and showrun by Jesse McKeown, known for his work on The Umbrella Academy, the six-episode thriller combines elements of suspense with a deep family drama rooted in community struggles.
New Cast Members Join Josh Hartnett and Returning Actors
Alongside Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, and Charlie Heaton, the cast now includes Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Rohan Campbell, and Kaleb Horn, broadening the group of characters facing the challenges of this remote setting. Their involvement adds rich new talent to the gripping narrative that explores resilience amid uncertainty.
Netflix Canada Weighs In on the Series’ Vision
Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Netflix Canada’s content directors, praised the ambitious scope of the project. They said,
“Jesse’s bold, ambitious vision offers thrills galore, with the heart of a family drama,”
and added,
“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
Additional Projects Featuring Josh Hartnett
Alongside this series, Hartnett is also slated to star in an upcoming thriller film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Verity, continuing his engagement with suspenseful, emotionally charged storytelling.
