'Verity’ star Josh Hartnett on staying away from mainstream roles for 2 decades: ‘I was on hiatus from people’s minds'
- Posted on October 6, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Josh Hartnett reflects on his deliberate career hiatus spanning nearly two decades, during which he intentionally distanced himself from blockbuster productions following early successes in 'Pearl Harbor' and 'Black Hawk Down'. Now making a prominent comeback in the thriller 'Verity' alongside Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, Hartnett discusses his strategic withdrawal from mainstream Hollywood, his reasons for stepping back, and how he maintained relevance while deliberately staying out of the public eye.
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'Verity’ star Josh Hartnett on staying away from mainstream roles for 2 decades: ‘I was on hiatus from people’s minds'
Josh Hartnett, one of the leads in ‘Verity’ alongside Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, has stayed away from big-budget films for almost two decades. In a recent interview, Hartnett opened up about the role, his early days in the industry, his sudden rise in popularity, and how he stepped away from big-budget films after starring in movies like ‘Pearl Harbor’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’.
