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Netflix's Untitled Newfoundland Project, featuring Josh Hartnett, is officially in production. The show began filming in July 2025 and has brought on a handful of new cast members ahead of its future release. This new six-episode limited series is based on the island of Newfoundland in Canada and follows a fisherman who needs to protect his seaside hometown from a bizarre sea creature.
Josh Hartnett stars in the lead role and is an executive producer as well. He is supported by a cast that also includes Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, and Joshua Close.
The plot and setting of the show align with Netflix's ongoing commitment to genre storytelling, local filming, and global talent. The production is also important for Newfoundland and Labrador's film industry, which participates in its development and manufacturing.
The addition of Kaleb Horn, Ruby Stokes, Willow Kean, and Rohan Campbell represents a significant roster refresh. Production will continue until October 2025 and finish later this year. While no release date has been offered, the Josh Hartnett starrer is already generating buzz throughout entertainment media.
Production timeline and filming locations
Filming commenced in July 2025 and is supposed to continue through mid-October 2025. Per What's on Netflix, various shooting locations throughout Newfoundland and Labrador have been utilized. Netflix has confirmed the series will feature actual locations in the area to provide the narrative with a realistic setting.
The production will focus on the natural scenery and coastal ambience of Newfoundland. Hence, the setting becomes a focus of the show. The regional crew and local resources for films have been promoted by the province's film commission.
Storyline and creative team
The Josh Hartnett starrer is about a grizzled fisherman who discovers a threat in the guise of a sea monster threatening his town. According to the official synopsis as quoted by Netflix Tudum, the show delves into his crusade to defend his home, family, and community.
The series is produced and showrun by Jesse McKeown, who worked on The Umbrella Academy. Karen Walton, Perry Chafe, and Natty Zavitz are the writers for the show. Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, and Stephen Dunn will direct each of the six episodes, with two episodes being handled by each of them.
This arrangement blends a combination of experience in character-driven dramas and genre storytelling. As Collider reports, the creative team has previous experience working on limited series and suspense stories.
Who is joining Josh Hartnett in the cast and crew?
Josh Hartnett heads the cast and is also an executive producer. Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton are also among the first-announced co-stars. Deadline announces the new casting update: Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, Willow Kean, and Rohan Campbell.
Josh Hartnett's character is the show's focal point, and the rest of the cast will be playing inhabitants of the seaside town. Their characters have yet to be publicly outlined. The production crew consists of Danielle Woodrow, Tara Woodbury, Jessica Rhoades, Sharon Hall, Jamie Childs, Chris Hatcher, and Louise Sutton.
The producers specialize in drama and thriller productions, and the project is being handled under the Netflix genre series umbrella, as reported by Variety.
Netflix's focus and local impact
Netflix has focused on themes of resilience, community, and transformation. Netflix Tudum states that the company is setting up this series to combine a character-driven narrative with a suspenseful environment.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government and local film industry have also reportedly endorsed the project. Through regional news, as quoted by What's on Netflix, the show is said to support the local economy and employment for film professionals in the province.
The production is being filmed with local crews, with casting notices having been put out as well in the local area, according to Backstage.
Release and future updates
As of August 1, 2025, there is no official release date announced. The untitled series, as of now, has no further announcements of casting or distribution plans until nearer the end of filming.
Social media reports from industry insiders and entertainment outlets continue to follow developments behind the scenes. These initial reports indicate increased excitement as filming enters the fall months.
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