'Ida Red': The rise and fall and rise again of the amazing Josh Hartnett
Ask anyone from the 2000s who Josh Hartnett is and they'll tell you all about a heartthrob who they adored. Dubbed as the 'next Tom Cruise' after a bunch of hit films, he decided that the fame was just not for him. His fame was such that Hartnett was offered career-defining roles like Clark Kent aka Superman, Spiderman, and even Batman, but turned them down.
This even saw him lose agents for a bit while he was being labeled the 3rd Sexiest Male by Bliss Magazine. After he made a gradual return, things were tougher, but the actor was happier. In 2014, 'Penny Dreadful' saw the critics and audience give him a warm welcome back to the world of TV as the prodigy returned on a larger scale. Read on to know why the star left the Hollywood scene for a bit and what he was up to.
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Why did Josh Hartnett stay away from screens?
To put it quite simply, Josh Hartnett got tired -- tired of the fame, tired of the work he was expected to do, and tired of being in the spotlight. Showbiz is something that comes with a lot of pressure and this eventually got to him. While he didn't completely disappear from our screens he did decide to get selective with his roles and chose those he truly wanted to participate in. The actor has even shared that he found his 20s so overwhelming that we went back to his hometown for a while to escape the heat of Hollywood. Although he made fewer appearances over the years, 2020 saw him return in a bigger role Kip Riley in 'Inherit the Viper'.
Many wondered what Hartnett does when he's not working on projects. The actor also has a dedication to working for various causes and participating in different campaigns. He took out time in 2007 to work for the Global Cool living campaign in order to raise awareness regarding climate change. He was also one of the few celebrities who worked with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ad Council's FWD campaign which was an awareness initiative that highlighted and spread facts about 2011's East Africa drought. In 2012, Hartnett also joined Barack Obama in his campaign in Minnesota before formally endorsing the President on the official campaign YouTube channel. The actor is currently taking things at his own pace after learning from his younger days.
Hartnett at 43 is set to star in 'Ida Red' a crime action drama in the lead role of Wyatt Walker. The synopsis reads, "Crime boss Ida "Red" Walker(Melissa Leo) turns to her son, Wyatt(Josh Hartnett), to pull off one last heist to get out of prison. However, with the FBI closing in, Wyatt must soon choose between family and freedom.
'Ida Red' is set to release on Novermber 5, 2021. Lets see if he does well in the eyes of an expectant audience.
