Why Josh Hartnett Refused to Sell His Soul to Hollywood

[@threethrushes]

To turn down 100M at 22, aware of the hidden cost of fame, shows rare maturity and prudence. I wish him nothing but good fortune and success - on his own terms. Bravo.

[@mindfulclarity169]

It's disgusting how much money actors make but at least this guy has a backbone unlike most of the other scum Hollywood didi partying creeps there.

[@RavishingSailor]

Exactly.

[@Laurenbj7]

30 days of Night is one of my favorite movies ❤

[@swordguy1243]

Such a good Movie

[@ryanhart8740]

Love that movie so much.

[@alexknox814]

It's in my top 5 vampire flics, and I'm not some gatekeeper of the genre, love a scary vampire movie as opposed to twilight or even blade, I like the horror ones. At the stoker party thanks, not the Anne rice party. I don't like depressed vampires

[@alexandru5369]

Great film adaptation

[@kj4673]

@@alexknox814What’s your top 5? Genuinely interested

[@Immikebolton]

That movie lucky number slevin was so clever and had a whole “10 steps ahead meets revenge best served cold” altogether. It’s a great movie imo.

[@gjergjaurelius9798]

What a banger!!!

[@woffordBC]

I came here to say just that

[@JustAnotherNomad92]

To high brow for most, but I absolutely loved it.

[@AJ-jq3hm]

It's not only one of my favourite movies, it's also one of my favourite types of movies.. Crime, comedy and plot twist(s).

[@abidingdude222]

Such a great movie...

[@ms.ellenlevy5667]

I always liked Josh hartnett. Iam glad he did things his own way. You gotta do what makes you happy and content. 😊

[@codymadison9993]

I mean it’s hard to believe anyone who was friends with and idolized Hunter S. Thompson is good but let’s hope so. Depp and Thompson have been into some dark stuff.

[@jimjohnson724]

I wish there were more Josh Hartnetts in Hollywood

[@Father_Daniel]

Josh Hartnett is great. Penny Dreadful was so underrated. I'm happy to see him popping up in more high profile projects these days.

[@bigheadrhino]

Loved that show but they rushed the final season unfortunately

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

Now that he is starting to get old i was hoping he would play as death stroke or an older version of Batman

[@bigheadrhino]

@@mikhailabdurrachman2443 he has more of the Robin look because he has more youthful features. He would have been a good Nightwing.

[@blondieblacky2467]

PD is the best show ever! He was absolutely phenomenal and where I really appreciated his acting skills. The exorcism scene alone gave me goosebumps. Mesmerising acting.

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

@bigheadrhino Josh is 6'4. Keep in mind that Bruce is 6'2 while dick is 5'10. Hence hartnet is better suited to play as Batman rather than Robin

[@gr33n3ggs4]

Josh is a stand up down to Earth guy. If any actor desires success; it's him. He REFUSED all the B.S. of Hollywood!

[@nhtynia]

I love how you people always love to "assess" who celebrities are when you have never met or don't even personally know them lol.

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

@nhtynia it's called freedom of speech Lil pup. Folks ARE allowed to express Their views in publik forums.

[@DiscoPrysm]

I didn’t enjoy Trap as a whole but as an avid fan of Josh I was beyond excited to watch it and I was not disappointed in his acting

[@VectorSpector385]

A mixture of Keanu Reeves and Heath Ledger.

[@rsuriyop]

Dude looked almost exactly identical to the late actor Jan-Michael Vincent when he was younger.

[@nhtynia]

He literally looks absolutely nothing like those two 🤡

[@VectorSpector385]

@@nhtynia yes he does boo boo

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

@nhtynia be that as it may. But you still can't Deny the dude is cute / hot

[@Jae-x6j]

Channing Tatum

[@svetlanaandrasova6086]

I noticed how those who refused to play Hollywood's game got their career ruined

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

Unfortunately you could ONLY make it big in the entertainment industry if you willing to sell your soul to Lucifer

[@deadthmach1]

but saved the mental condition, honour an probably family relationship! That should be critical for every man out there.

[@standardofexcellence]

And it shouldn't mean you or any girl thinks less of him as an actor or isn't as good it just means a bunch of esoterically challenged bullshit

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

I have always admired Josh Hartnett - since first seeing him in theaters in 2001 at age 16, I could tell that he had a sincerity to his performances. Hollywood just likes to package people like him as cookie-cutter flavors of the year before moving on to the "next big thing" but he has never been one to want to fall into the trap.

[@straightoutacopenhagen1672]

Yah Hollywood loves to do that. They have their next big thing and suck everything that makes them good out and fill them back up with depravity then throw them away or spit them out or in rare cases depending if that actor was willingly a bad person or not get them into evil despicable shit and turn on them. Hollywood doesn't care about any of people who makes them money they just syphon the talent and make them into an empty shell.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

He's the smartest one. And deserves All the success and happiness life can give him. He's a family man with great values. Good for him taking a step back to really think things through.

[@ND-wp4qk]

I have mad respect for him. Not only is he is very talented, he is also a man of his word.

[@marcusmiller5443]

Josh Harnett put his entirely knowledge of 'the craft' into his work, and it showed. He wants to make GREAT movies...not necessarily make money. Respect.

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

The same thing CAN be said about Sarah polley

[@marcusmiller5443]

@mikhailabdurrachman2443 A few actors have done this, albeit the commitment to integrity is rare, in that 'business'.

[@mzmendoza1590]

He is actually a beautiful soul I’ve seen some of his movies but didn’t really know much about him as I guess he was low key but it’s good to know he knows his worth ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrLogic204]

He became 1 of my favorite actors when the faculty came out. Even some of his independent work is great, Ida Red, Bunruku. And I think he would be amazing as Leon Kennedy.

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

He is too tall to be Leon Kennedy. But he could STILL pass for solid snake or Chris redfield though.

[@MrLogic204]

@mikhailabdurrachman2443 Johnny Messner when he did the 2nd anaconda movie, he would have been the perfect Chris Redfield. The dude who played Superboy on the live action titans show would make a good Leon from the RE2 reboot.

[@BobbyBoucher228]

At the end of the day it’s up to each individual to define what success looks like for themselves personally and good for Josh Hartnett for finding his lane and doing what makes him happy.

[@snoopysnoopy9202]

Most handsome Hollywood actor❤ love Josh forever ❤

[@dyrectory_com]

His parents taught him well. He choose the right path. Good on Josh Hartnett. I hope we see more of him on screen. 🕊

[@Keesha_Hardy]

He’s on The Bear too.

[@ArturttleistZuh]

Thank you so much for making this! I always wondered why he suddenly disappeared! I never thought that leaving was his own choice and that he didn't want that fame at all! He actually reminds me of Devon Sawa who also decided to left Hollywood cause he was also sick of being a teen heartthrob and wasn't happy with the fame he was also getting! I really admire them so much...

[@giodhuha6771]

It's nice to see a comeback not burdened by the pressure to bow on everyone's mind.

[@wbbooth]

Early episodes of Penny Dreadful were incredible. It eventually went a little of the rails.

[@marcusmiller5443]

He has a beautiful wife. No wonder he wants to focus more on life, than Hellyweird, where marriages are treated like dirty underwear.

[@mrconfusion87]

Hollyweird is the Divorce Capital of the World! If people want to point the finger in why a growing number of men do NOT believe in the institution of marriage, they can point their finger at Hollyweird! 🤣🤡🤦‍♂️

[@raishirogane7860]

40 days and 40 nights was one of my favorite movies as an 11 year old

[@HangKhach-jy5jk]

I love hearing this information to understand more about him

[@derossiTV]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@cadegarrettmusic]

Love Hartnett and I will NEVER give this up….he is THE perfect casting for Harvey Dent/Two Face. Perfect. Matt Reeves and/or James Gunn, make it happen.

[@eviehammond9509]

Good for him!! I've always been a fan & will watch anything he is connected to.❤

[@marcusmiller5443]

Sleven Calevra was my dude. He embodied the personality perfectly...and still does. Josh Harnett is still one of my favorite actors. His role in Bunraku was stellar, and Ron Pearlman and Demi Moore were great, as well.

[@itsShiftyYT]

Wrath of Man is by far my favorite movie. I remember seeing Hartnett and went right back to Black Hawk Down.

[@outbackninja64]

Great video. Not a huge fan of Josh but sounds like he made the right choice for his family.

[@Mike-ix5sv]

Lucky number slevin is one of my all time favorites

[@GreenHoodier]

lucky number slevin , this guy killed it ! "BAD DOG"

[@saltyarmyislegion4876]

Speaks volumes about his character, mad respect for him. 👍

[@memoranda1]

Hartnett has been one of my favorite actors since the virgin suicides film....he was jokes in that movie...... the man is 46 ....wife 36 ......and 4 kids......amazing accomplished life.....good for him...god bless him

[@Criss-d8v]

I love Josh since 1997 and i will always love him❤

[@Thuy-q7v]

Good job mate! Keep on going

[@viridianite]

I liked his acting a lot in The Faculty, which to this day, is one of my all-time favorite aliens-taking-over movies. Next there's 30 Days of Night, which is one of the best vampire movies. I was surprised to see him appraise a central role in Penny Dreadful (1st season was peak), and I watched Trap because of him. I wasn't aware of all of this but I'm glad he's doing what he likes the way he likes even if that means taking smaller, not-as-mainstream roles in order to be close to his family and friends.

[@CathyMccabe-f9q]

he is wonderful saw all his movies. so glad he is back.

[@Tellehahsghsbbs]

I love genuine and authentic people. Not many people would turn down 100 million

[@liksoonlo]

Bro said no to DD and JZ.

[@and__lam1152]

Ain't no party like a Diddy party! - LeBron James

[@steejayyy]

He was an amazing actor when he started out. I remember watching the movie "O" and was definitely impressed by his work

[@JuniorjnrManaiye]

Spiderman Batman Superman. This man should have played all in one. Nightwing.

[@3nertia]

How dare you ...

[@mikhailabdurrachman2443]

Spiderman??? Naaa. Superman? Definitely!

[@Brian-lc1zt]

To me, this makes Josh richer than anyone in Hollywood. I’m sure he made plenty of money in his few short years in Hollywood. Id do exactly what he did: make your money, get out with your soul, and LIVE your life.

[@deoanhx1x641]

Well Done Sir. much respect

[@andreborsovszky8465]

Some say this is the best video on youtube

[@derossiTV]

Don't say that my ego can't handle it

[@sonicpsycho13]

Loved Lucky Number Slevin. The writing was so fun, I was surprised that it wasn't written by Shane Black.

[@Lovesbule]

30 days of night, the faculty, and black hawk down my favorite from Josh hartnett

[@lukabazookastj9462]

Your videos continue to get better king, well done!

[@derossiTV]

@@lukabazookastj9462 Cheers bro, glad you enjoyed!

[@xavierdecharpe3288]

The faculty was so cool!

[@straightoutacopenhagen1672]

My favorite first joshh harnett role i ever saw well at least where i actually noticed him because i could have seen him movies before but didn't notice was penny dreadful. I loved that show even though i think the ending was rushed due to it being cancelled. It was my favorite role he was in.

[@ellanes77]

I saw TRAPT for Hartnett too

[@FrostyFate]

I wondered what happened to him. Really great video!

[@redshield2117]

TRAP is a very good movie, excellent thriller

[@cinemasanders977]

I saw him in the London stage play Rain Man. I've also seen Christian Slater in the Glengarry Glen Ross play. Both brilliant.

[@kissworthybyjianna]

Wise and grounded man. Well done him! ❤

[@kim_saywhaaa4887]

He was also in O with Mekhi Phifer. I used to have a crush on him way back then. 🥰😍

[@randypiper7485]

Did a great job in that Trap recently and among many others. I liked that Black Mirror episode he did. Such a unique actor. I'm glad he came back. Seriously, great work on TRAP. It was good.

[@jirikurto3859]

I hope he finally does something for the movie studio, Blacked. I have been waiting for it.

[@AvsegnoGrisiewky]

He almost looks like a young Tommy Lee Jones

[@cherrypepper14]

Thank you.I was wondering who he reminded me of

[@MrZiyouren]

Wow! Respect to this individual!

[@andreadaprile4966]

Awesome vid brother

[@derossiTV]

Thanks for watching king

[@maze-nc1ut]

I remember right before H2O I was in his little brother’s fifth grade class. That was trippy to me.

[@FearfulEntertainment]

Always liked his movies. GG for him

[@captain_sly-d5186]

I really missed the guy. He was everywhere then just vanished. I'm happy to see him again.

[@Orozco_PNW]

Good for him, this path is very respectable and more authentic than most actors they keep pushing onto us.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

I think i really discovered him through "Halloween H20" back in 2000 when it was one of my first DVDs. He was amazing in it and i always loved seeing him in the movies that followed. Yeah i always wondered why he suddenly vanished more or less after "Black Dhalia" but i always respected that decision and as it shows, his decision was very wise. Fame and money is not worth it. And when i saw him in an Episode of "Black Mirror" i was delighted to see him again. Like running into an old friend again after many years. And i wish him all the best :) He definitely has matured wonderfully and radiates a lot of grace and dignity. If i had a good script and a crew and the funds i would definitely love to direct a movie with him as the leading role. But it HAS to be something very significant and worthwhile.

[@mitchliam974]

I Come With The Rain is one of the most underrated crime thrillers. Mad respect to the guy

[@Fingersofjoy]

People..if you have never seen it or even heard of it please seek out a movie called "Bunraku"..one of Josh's best roles and a really unique cool movie.

[@richardpaone2097]

Any love for Hollywood Homicide? It’s a very random comedy-cop drama I guess? Stars Josh and Harrison Ford and they are actually hilarious together. It’s a very tame PG13 movie but solid film all things considered. Josh seems very grounded and didn’t want get tangled in the Hollywood web… good for him.

[@dearashad]

Lucky Number Slevin is actually one of my very favorite movies.

[@ReysonFox]

Good for him, I always liked Josh as a fine actor

[@lc9734]

I respected this actor back in the days but he disappeared 😢

[@QueenieKoopa]

How does this only have 82 views

[@ps3gamertagc021297]

I'm glad he took time off for his mental health. Josh is a great actor and has shown that in his comeback

[@penneyburgess5431]

I discovered I liked Josh a long time ago. Nice guy. Really nice guy.❤

[@DMOCH02]

Knowing this for me personally makes him one of the most successful actors in the USA.

[@CALgal387]

Wicker Park is also very good! A pretty good adaptation of The Apartment 😊

[@minkles1330]

All the best to him.... he's kinda like the Rick Moranis of this age, happy to step back and put family / real life first.

[@XanderCrease]

Faculty to Black Hawk Down to 30 Days of Night👌 , always wondered why he wasn't as prominent 🤔@6:27 He lives locally, wtf? Be crazy to spot him out.

[@frankernestomaldonado-tq1jw]

This guy is the embodiment of Pretty Privilege, he always gets what he wants but DAM just by looking at him you can’t say no 😂❤❤❤

[@morgan2614]

why did i not recognize him in the virgin suicides

[@AlphaConviction]

Nah Josh the GOAT. We might have to do a video on bro

[@Amber-rk6em]

In the early 2000s, I liked him as an actor, but was never attracted to him. But now!? He looks TF good!

[@2DoorXplore]

Bunraku (sp?) was such a cool film.

[@rufusblue8044]

Remember you cant sell your soul. Its not yours to sell. Though you can be tricked into thinking you have sold it and that there is no reason to stop living in your greed and sin.

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Truth!!!! You cannot sell your soul, your WILL however, is all on YOU!!!!!:/

[@h91rex100]

What is a soul and how does one detect it?

[@rufusblue8044]

@@h91rex100 it's something edgy bois don't worry about until they have kids or O.D. one to many times

[@neojason8349]

There were many amazing actors who gave Oscar worthy performances in the show Penny Dreadful. I can see why Josh took that role

[@dealpha3698]

When he wrote a letter to his Dean, you know he don't like to be held down what a sigma move.

[@Grizzleface]

good for him man. hope he gets his renaissance

[@greenkoopa]

Bro forgot The Faculty 💀

[@jmoney4708]

Yea amazing movie he was good on Halloween H20 too

[@Rayliotta7631]

He was badass in the faculty

[@swordguy1243]

He mentioned the Faculty

[@jayedare99]

He literally says it 1:50

[@worphjordan]

he literally mentions it like a min into the video lol

[@nodamnpie]

"when he wrote a letter to the (State University of New York) dean saying that the evaluation system stifled students' creativity, he was expelled." Wow. Way to prove his case, dean!

[@johnkies1189]

Bunraku was so fucking fun to watch, cinematic wise, such a good movie. It flew waaay too under the radar imo

[@trillbill138]

He was great in Black hawk down and 30 days of night. 30 days of night is underrated.

[@mrconfusion87]

Josh did NOT stray too far from his Midwest roots, despite making a name for himself in showbiz!

[@NaileaGuerrero]

I wondered what happened to him! He was a good actor but you could tell early on he seemed unsure. Love that he didn’t let career take over his whole life.

[@andreafaldon5026]

I'm glad he's back, loved him in Virgin Suicides.

[@MrMikey409]

Clever man

[@gjergjaurelius9798]

Lucky number sleven is a banger!

[@Gawdrek]

Zeke in the Faculty was awesome!

[@llamasarus1]

I didn't know who he was until I saw him in Trap. Very rediculous but fun movie.

[@m.hreels9822]

I remember hearing about this when Batman begins, came out. Everybody was talking about why he turned it down.