Josh Hartnett reflects on 'Verity' and living a 'much less Hollywood existence'

NPR | By Juana Summers,

Marc Rivers, Mallory Yu

Published October 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT

Actor Josh Hartnett speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about his role in the new movie Verity and how he created a "much less Hollywood existence."

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.

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Marc Rivers

Mallory Yu

Mallory Yu is an associate producer for All Things Considered.

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