Josh Hartnett Talks About Prep For His ‘Psychopath’ Character In Upcoming Film Trap: ‘I Tried Not To Bring…’

Josh Hartnett shared how he prepared to play Cooper in Trap

At a recent premiere of his new film “Trap” in New York, Josh Hartnett talked to US Weekly magazine. He shared with the publication his take on portraying the character Cooper in the movie without employing method acting.

At a pop concert of Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan) performed for a large crowd, including M. Night Shyamalan and his teenage daughter (Riley), an unexpected and ominous situation unfolds. They come to the unsettling realization that they are right in the heart of a malevolent occurrence orchestrated by a serial killer named Cooper.

Hartnett shared that he made an effort to keep his personal traits away from the role and prevent the character from influencing him significantly. He frankly acknowledged that Cooper’s actions in the movie are essentially a facade, as he portrays a true psychopath.

The actor portraying Oppenheimer in the film went on to discuss his character’s inability to connect with his daughter emotionally. He pointed out that Cooper’s character didn’t have the capacity to feel compassion for her or love her as we do.

The actor mentioned an intriguing aspect of the movie: a psychopath’s realization that he’s not as strong as he believed. By around midpoint in the film, viewers might find themselves supporting this character, an unexpected turn of events according to him.

Josh Hartnett expressed his admiration for M. Night Shyamalan’s ability to keep audiences engaged by offering unique perspectives on various genre films. According to Hartnett, this movie is yet another proof of Shyamalan’s exceptional storytelling skills.

Trap director M. Night Shyamalan reveals why he cast Josh Hartnett in the movie

When I met Josh Hartnett for the casting of Trap, he stood out with an undeniable charisma. He assured me he was prepared to step out of his comfort zone and fully commit to his role. Our shared vision and passion for the project created a strong connection between us.

Simultaneously, Trap is set to hit theaters on August 2, 2024. The movie stars Hayley Mills, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donoghue, Alison Pill, Marnie McPhail, Vanessa Smythe, and Kid Cudi.