Josh O’Connor is on a quest to keep details under wraps about his upcoming collaboration with legendary director Steven Spielberg. With the film shrouded in mystery, O’Connor has promised not to spoil the experience for eager fans. During interviews, he has carefully navigated questions about the project, making it clear that he values the anticipation surrounding the film. As he focuses on maintaining the intrigue, O’Connor opens up just enough to keep interest piqued without giving away any significant plot points.
Minimal Details Revealed
Very little is known about Spielberg’s next project, aside from its sci-fi premise. When O’Connor first met the director, he received minimal information. “He just said to me, ‘I’ve got this idea for this movie I’ve wanted to make for a long time.’ And he sort of described it, but not enough,” O’Connor recalls in a recent GQ profile. This indicates that even for O’Connor, the details remain tantalizingly vague, emphasizing the filmmaker’s tendency to maintain suspense.
A Cautious Approach to Sharing
O’Connor is equally cautious not to disclose too much about the plot. Previously speaking to Deadline, he noted that his character shares a connection with Emily Blunt’s role, stating they are related “in some way,” without elaborating further. In his interview with GQ, he described the film as an “ensemble thing,” hesitating to label his character as the lead. Although Blunt countered, stating he is “very much the heartbeat” of the film, it’s evident O’Connor is committed to preserving the narrative’s mystery.
Star-Studded Cast and Legacy
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell, contributing to the already high expectations surrounding the project. While details about the plot remain scarce, O’Connor shared that the film is based on an original treatment by Spielberg and a screenplay crafted by David Koepp, known for hits like Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds. “I think it’s old-school Spielberg,” O’Connor remarked, drawing parallels to classics like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.
Inspiring Collaboration
O’Connor’s excitement about working with Spielberg is palpable. He expressed his admiration in an interview with Deadline, stating, “He seems to have the most incredible amount of energy I’ve ever witnessed.” During filming, he experienced episodes that felt iconic to the Spielberg legacy, describing settings that evoke nostalgia for audiences familiar with the director’s work. “My first day of filming, there was a lighting rig that was just a big beam of light from car headlights, smoke, rain dripping off pipes,” he recounted. Such scenes reference Spielberg’s ability to create unforgettable visuals that resonate with viewers.
As the film wrapped in June, O’Connor has stayed committed to not dropping any spoilers while sharing stories that highlight his collaboration with the legendary director. An example is an amusing anecdote about receiving a text from Spielberg that read, “The door is ajar, just push.” Although the note was intended for Spielberg’s wife regarding a literal door, O’Connor found it particularly poignant and useful for unlocking intense emotional moments in his performance. “It fucking worked!” he shared, illustrating the dynamic and impactful nature of their collaboration.
