Josh Hartnett Cements Himself as the Action Hero to Watch With Intense New Thriller

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Following his impressive performance in last year’s action film Fight or Flight, Josh Hartnett is back in another thrilling action role, this time directed by a filmmaker known for intense, violent scenes. Hartnett, who stepped away from mainstream Hollywood in the 2000s, has recently returned to prominence with roles in films like Oppenheimer and Trap, and appears determined to establish himself as a leading action star. So far, his return to the genre has been visually exciting and very well-received.

According to Deadline, actor Hartnett will be working with the director of Violent Night and Dead Snow on a new action thriller called All Day & All Night. The film centers around a former bank robber who finds himself in a risky situation after a robbery doesn’t go as planned. Written by Wirkola and John Niven, production is scheduled to begin next year. You can find a summary of the plot below.

Okay, so picture this: a former bank robber, Billy Davies, gets amazing news – his daughter gets into Harvard! But tuition is crazy expensive, and he’s kinda broke, so he does the only thing he thinks will work – he puts the crew back together for one last heist. Naturally, it’s a disaster. They end up crashing onto the set of this failing reality TV show, and suddenly, everything gets way more complicated. Now I’m rooting for Billy to stay on air long enough to get away from both the cops and some seriously dangerous mobsters, while the show’s producers are just trying to keep their ratings up and avoid getting canceled. It’s a total mess, but I’m hooked!

‘All Day & All Night’ Will Continue to Prove Josh Hartnett’s Action Hero Prowess


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Josh Hartnett has made a successful comeback to film, proving his enduring appeal in a variety of roles. He’s recently appeared in M. Night Shyamalan’s horror film Trap, Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed biopic Oppenheimer, and the action-comedy Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre with Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie. Notably, he took the lead in a fast-paced action movie where he played a former special agent battling assassins on a plane – a film that was a standout hit last year.

Though it didn’t initially make a big splash in theaters, the action movie Fight or Flight has become popular on streaming, consistently ranking among the top 10 films on Paramount+. Critics and viewers generally enjoyed the film, and many hope director Tommy Wirkola and star Josh Hartnett will create another beloved action classic.

Josh Hartnett continues to stay busy, with his latest role in the upcoming romantic thriller Verity, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s popular novel. Director Tommy Wirkola is also hard at work on Violent Night 2, the sequel to the action-comedy starring David Harbour as Santa Claus, which is scheduled to be released on December 4, 2026.

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2025-10-28 16:20