Despite his lack of preparation, Josh Hartnett's raw, unrefined audition for The Faculty impressed Robert Rodriguez, making him the perfect fit.

Josh Hartnett, known for his brooding charm and roles in big movies like Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down, didn't always have a clear path to stardom. Before becoming a household name, his career took an unexpected turn when he landed his breakout role in The Faculty.

The film not only earned an astonishing $63 million at the box office, but also thrust Hartnett into the limelight. However, the story of how he landed this iconic role is quite interesting, similar to how an unexpected twist worked in Matt LeBlanc's favor when he secured his role on Friends.

The year 1998 marked a significant milestone for Josh Hartnett, as he starred in not one but two highly regarded films: Halloween H20: 20 Years Later and The Faculty. Although Halloween H20 positively impacted his career, it was the latter that really propelled him into the Hollywood spotlight. However, the story behind how he landed the pivotal role is quite fascinating, as Hartnett shared in an interview with BuzzFeed UK.