Josh Hartnett Reveals How Toxic Fandom Made Him Walk Away From Hollywood

Josh Harnett, who gained popularity as a teen idol in the late ’90s but then stepped back from Hollywood, has revealed why he turned down significant film roles when he was on the brink of becoming a leading movie star. In an interview with Deadline, the “Oppenheimer” actor spoke about the negative fan behavior and even instances of stalking that led him to make this decision. One of the most notable opportunities he missed out on was working with Christopher Nolan in the “Dark Knight” trilogy, as well as being considered for the role of Superman. Instead, Hartnett chose to retreat from the limelight to deal with other matters and avoid a potentially dangerous stalking situation.

Gina Carano Likely Headed to Trial Against Disney Over The Mandalorian Firing

Gina Carano’s lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm over her termination from “The Mandalorian” is moving forward. On Wednesday, a federal judge rejected Disney’s attempt to dismiss the case (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), bringing the dispute closer to trial. Carano is accusing Disney and Lucasfilm of wrongful termination. She believes she was fired because of her conservative political views publicly shared on social media. According to Carano, this action amounts to discrimination and infringes upon her First Amendment rights.