Josh Hartnett Breaks Silence to Promote ‘Fight or Flight’: Will He Stay?

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Over the past twelve years or so, he’s managed to maintain a low-profile in the digital realm, avoiding social media platforms like many of his contemporaries by not revealing his identity online. Yet, his latest cinematic masterpiece, ““, has garnered such extraordinary accolades that it seems to have convinced him to venture into the contemporary world of TikTok dances, shared cat photos, and internet bullies…perhaps this foray could be a brief one for the actor.

In a fresh action flick titled “Fight or Flight“, Hartnett portrays an ex-secret service agent. This particular flight from Bangkok to San Francisco turns out to be a deadly trap filled with assassins, all aiming to eliminate the same target that he has been assigned to trail. Reminiscent of other action movies, “Fight or Flight” has astonished critics by achieving a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Interestingly enough, Hartnett decided to advertise his movie on Instagram the same day, mentioning that he would be going offline for another decade – a statement which seems to be sincere.

Similar to Scarlett Johansson, who recently opted out of promoting her film “Jurassic World: Rebirth” on social media before its summer release, there are many actors who enjoy keeping a low profile and avoiding the limelight of Hollywood.

Josh Hartnett Is Giving Off ‘John Wick’ Vibes in ‘Fight or Flight’

In “Trap,” directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett portrayed a cornered killer. Meanwhile, in “Fight or Flight,” he assumes the character of an assassin, sporting striking bleach-blonde hair. Interestingly, at 37,000 feet, Hartnett is stepping into an action-packed role, battling for survival on a harrowing airplane journey, which some call “the flight from hell.

In the thriller titled “Fight or Flight,” directed by James Madigan, known for “Runaways,” Hartnett and Charithra Chandran from “Bridgerton” share the screen as a protective assassin and an enigmatic target, respectively. The supporting cast includes Julian Kostov (“Shadow and Bone”), Katee Sackhoff (“Battlestar Galactica”), JuJu Chan Szeto (“Wu Assassins”), and Marko Zaror (“John Wick: Chapter 4”). For more details, take a look at the official synopsis for “Fight or Flight” provided below.

5000 miles above the Pacific Ocean, former American spy Lucas Reyes is offered one final chance at redemption: locate and identify an enigmatic global asset, codenamed The Ghost, aboard a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. However, this mission isn’t straightforward – the plane is teeming with assassins from around the globe who are tasked with taking them both out. As they navigate through this dangerous journey, Lucas and his elusive partner must rely on each other in a struggle for survival. The tension at 37,000 feet has never been more palpable.

Although Hartnett’s recent social media post might be an isolated event, off-camera, he and director James Madigan have been ardently promoting the movie “Fight or Flight” as a nostalgic nod to action thrillers like “Passenger 57” and “Executive Decision”. If this film becomes a blockbuster hit, it’s possible that Hartnett might make another quick social media appearance before retreating back into his usual offline lifestyle for another ten years. Despite this, “Fight or Flight” is shaping up to be the perfect movie at the perfect time, as action thrillers seem to be universally appealing to audiences right now. With such positive reviews from critics, it’s challenging to imagine “Fight or Flight” not being a huge success when it hits theaters next month.

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2025-04-24 21:32