I was attracted to the bizarre concept of it.

I was young," Hartnett added.

Josh Hartnettrecognizes that40 Days and 40 Nightsmight not have aged well.

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Josh Hartnett in ‘40 Days and 40 Nights’.Miramax/courtesy Everett

In aninterview withVariety, theLucky Number Slevinstar reflected on the sex comedy that helped solidify his early career.

It was a different time, Hartnett explained.

Basically this ridiculous concept of losing your mind through not being able to do the deed.

Josh Hartnett attends the “Oppenheimer” UK Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 13, 2023 in London, England.

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Perez reflected on the films production in a2009 piece inFilmmaker Magazine.

At the time I believed the film was made because of the script, the screenwriter said.

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In the video, Hartnett continued to explain why he enjoyed the screenplay.

I was attracted to the bizarre concept of it, he said.

I was like 21 years old.

Its funny to a 21-year-old.

Elsewhere in the video, Hartnett also discussed working withBen AffleckonPearl Harbor.

I think everybodys quite aware of this now, but hes an incredibly intelligent guy.

Ben, he had this incredible capacity to do like 50 things at once.

Whenever I see him, were friendly with one another.

Watch the full video above.