Josh Hartnett Reemerges in Hollywood with New Thriller ‘Trap’
Hartnett’s Unexpected Hollywood Hiatus
Years ago, rising actor Josh Hartnett was tipped to be the upcoming sensation in Hollywood. However, after starring in a handful of films in the early 2000s, Hartnett vanished from the limelight abruptly and remained off the screen for several years.
Return with a M. Night Shyamalan Project
Recently, Hartnett has been making a steady return to acting. For his latest work, the one-time darling of Hollywood is partnering up with director M. Night Shyamalan for the impending suspense film, ‘Trap’.
‘Trap’: An Intriguing Plot Twist
In ‘Trap’ , Hartnett plays the role of a father who escorts his daughter to a pop-star’s concert. However, this concert is revealed to be a façade for the serial killer that law enforcement has been pursuing. Adding an unexpected twist, Hartnett is actually playing the very serial killer in question.
Faced with realising that the large-scale snare was laid for him, Hartnett’s character must contrive an escape from the venue without exposing his true identity to the authorities or his child. Will he manage to stay undetected and elude capture? Will he have to commit some crimes along the way to safeguard his secret? These are tantalising questions that make the movie even more intriguing.
Head to the comments section to tell us if you’re looking forward to watching ‘Trap’ when it releases in cinemas this August.
DPH Hot Take:
“Josh Hartnett’s return in the upcoming thriller ‘Trap’ reflects a promising shift in his career, showcasing an interesting choice to shake up his filmography. Hartnett’s intriguing complex character offers more than a typical thriller, engaging the audience with a compelling plot twist. His long-awaited return bodes well for fans of the past heartthrob actor. It is a progressive stepping stone in reclaiming his position in Hollywood. An unconventional choice like ‘Trap’ may indeed turn out to be his best move yet, reaffirming his abilities as an actor to master diverse roles.”