Josh Hartnett discusses success of Netflix series Below and production challenges
Actor Josh Hartnett spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the high viewership numbers for his Newfoundland-set series Below on Netflix.
Series performance exceeds expectations
Netflix reported that the limited series reached number one in its second week of availability. The show accumulated 21.2 million views during its first full week, marking a record for a Canadian original title on the platform. Hartnett expressed pleasant surprise at these results, noting they surpassed his and the creator Jesse's hopes.
Audience engagement varies widely
Viewers approach the mystery of the show with different levels of interest ranging from surface level to deep analysis. Hartnett observed that some people focus on the monster aspects while others dig deeper into the narrative. He described the reactions as thoughtful and across-the-board interested in various elements of the production.
Production faced a major scare
The actor revealed that a car accident nearly derailed the production before filming continued. Hartnett discussed shedding his accent for the role after finding it during the casting process. The series stars Charlie Heaton alongside Hartnett in this Newfoundland-set limited series.
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