This upcoming Netflix limited series is shrouded in so much secrecy that a title hasn’t even been announced yet. Nicknamed the “Untitled Newfoundland Project,” the mysterious show, which is set in Newfoundland, Canada, is already making waves with its casting announcements and plot synopsis, despite few other details. Josh Hartnett (“Oppenheimer,” “The Virgin Suicides”) will star in the lead role; Charlie Heaton (“Stranger Things”) and Joshua Close (“Fargo”) have also been cast. The six-episode project is being led by creator Jesse McKeown, who previously worked on the streamer’s “The Umbrella Academy”; he’s also the showrunner and an executive producer.
If you’re hooked on the sound of this series, here’s everything we know so far, including how you might snag a spot in the cast.
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According to Netflix’s Tudum, Hartnett will portray a fisherman who must fight a mysterious sea creature that begins terrorizing his remote Canadian town, protecting his family and way of life.
The confirmed cast members include:
- Josh Hartnett
- Charlie Heaton
- Mackenzie Davis
- Natasha Henstridge
- Joshua Close
Very limited details have been announced about the project’s crew, including potential CDs or casting associates. In addition to McKeown, producers for the limited series include Hartnett, Jamie Childs, Sharon Hall, Chris Hatcher, Jessica Rhoades, Louise Sutton, and Allison White. Perry Chafe (“Son of a Critch”), Karen Walton (“Orphan Black”), and Natty Zavitz (“Acquainted”) are writers.
As reported by Production Weekly, filming for the project started in early July and is expected to continue through mid-October. Keep a close eye on our Canada casting calls page for potential opportunities, and stay up-to-date with other gigs using these guides:
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