From Heartthrob to Daddy: Josh Hartnett on the Joy of Playing Fathers, Why ‘Below’ Had a Perfect Ending and Why It Was ‘Refreshing’ to Not Have a Love Story
Josh Hartnett says he is drawn to playing fathers and values the ordinary routines of family life, even amid a busy period in his career. In Netflix series “Below”, he plays Calvin, a Newfoundland fisherman protecting his family from a giant squid, in a story that also explores environmental concerns.
Hartnett prepared for the role by studying regional Newfoundland speech and working with a dialect coach to create a consistent accent for the family. He found it refreshing that Calvin’s story did not centre on a romance with Dr Fonda, and says the series’ ending felt right; the interview also discusses the challenge of acting opposite an unseen sea creature.
- Hartnett values family life alongside his acting career.
- He studied Newfoundland dialects for his role in “Below”.
- He welcomed the show’s ending and lack of a central love story.