Hartnett hits the West End
Fans of Josh Hartnett, the Hollywood actor whose film credits include Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, 30 Days of Night, Virgin Suicides, The Black Dahlia and Lucky Number Slevin have been trawling the West End in hopes that they will get a glimpse or even a shot of the fit Hollywood actor in the flesh. Hartnett is currently rehearsing for the role of Charlie Babbitt in the stage adaptation of Rain Man that will debut at the Apollo Theatre on the 9th of September.
The role of Hartnett’s autistic brother – which earned Dustin Hoffman an Academy Award for Best Actor – will be played by British thespian Adam Godley whose film credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Love Actually.
Hartnett was last sighted at Soho House and drew comparisons to Johnny Depp with his retro black framed glasses and check shirt. The press has inevitably been comparing Hartnett to Tom Cruise, as he will be interpreting the same character Cruise played in the Oscar winning film.
Josh Hartnett told the BBC: “It has always been my intent to work on the London stage,” and that after he had read the script he knew he wanted to play the “complex and charismatic character” of Charlie Babbitt.
Josh Hartnett has also been busy in Hollywood. Harnett plays a dot-com entrepreneur who, in one scene from the trailer below of his recent film with David Bowie called August, insists that the new internet phenomenon will increase freedom and choice.
Harnett has recently been linked with Rihanna who rubbished claims that they were snogging when they met at the New York club Pink Elephant. Rihanna told Allure magazine: “This is what really happened. He [Hartnett] and my management, they have each other’s contact information. I went to Pink Elephant, and he came by. All of a sudden, the next day, I’m seeing that we were kissing and hugging up each other.”
Rihanna went on to explain: “You can’t even go out with a friend who’s a celebrity and have a good time without people making [bleep] up. Well, at least he’s good-looking, right?”
Right. Many women would agree with Rihanna. Hartnett has been nick named Hotnett by throngs of fans blogging about the Hollywood hunk.
After rubbishing claims of snogging Hartnett in Allure Rihanna told the press: “He [Hartnett] is so hot and he is really sweet to me, she told reporters at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. “When we hang out it feels right – even though it’s pretty new. I would be lying if I told you we were not more than just friends… I have so fallen for him, he’s lovely.”
Hartnett and Rihanna are pals
This statement has utterly baffled Hartnett followers who recalled that in a recent interview after the Rihanna declaration that she and Hartnett were an item, Hartnett had stated that he had been dating his current girlfriend for a year. Whilst filming 30 Days of Night Hartnett caught the teenage kissing disease mono and explained: “Apparently I haven’t kissed enough people as I’ve been with the same girl for a year, so I don’t even want to know.”
Hartnett has also been linked to Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst who broke up with rocker Johnny Borell.
Hartnett is currently the spokesmodel for Emporio Armani aftershave Diamonds for men.
Tickets for Rain Man with Hartnett are expected to be in high demand. Secure yours now to be there and see Hartnett in the flesh
