EXCLUSIVE: Josh Hartnett Talks About Working With M Night Shyamalan On Trap; Calls Him ‘One Of The True Original Filmmakers’

Josh Hartnett shares his experience working with M. Night Shyamalan — Applauds his distinctive filmmaking approach

Hartnett shared insights from his past collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan during an exclusive interview with us. He revealed that he had known Shyamalan’s work for years before working together on “Trap.” The actor recollected watching Shyamalan’s movies since his early years, mentioning that it was also the period when the director was producing some of his finest works. Hartnett recalled attending the New York premiere of “The Village” with friends connected to the film and having an hour-long chat with Shyamalan at a post-event dinner party.

Despite this meeting, it wasn’t until Trap that Hartnett and Shyamalan collaborated professionally.

As an obsessed fan, I can’t help but sing the praises of M. Night Shyamalan. He’s one of those rare filmmakers who consistently delivers films that leave us in awe, blending intriguing concepts with stunning performances that draw us to theaters. Not many people can do that, but Shyamalan manages it time and again. His unique ability to command our attention is truly remarkable.

Hartnett highlights M. Night Shyamalan’s kind demeanor and its positive impact on the Trap set

I, as a big fan and colleague of Josh Hartnett, have heard him speak fondly not only of Shyamalan’s professional accomplishments but also of his character as a person. He described M. Night Shyamalan as a truly kind individual whose pleasant demeanor made working on our intense film project, Trap, an enjoyable experience despite the challenging nature of the production.

M. Night Shyamalan’s “Trap,” a production by Blinding Edge Pictures and presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, is set to be released worldwide by the studio. Indian moviegoers can look forward to watching it in cinemas on August 2, 2024.