Actors and fans alike are eagerly awaiting more information on Steven Spielberg’s new project, described as a science fiction film. Josh O’Connor, cast in a significant role, has confirmed that initial details given by Spielberg were minimal before he agreed to join, making the Josh O’Connor Spielberg movie a tantalizing mystery so far.
O’Connor recounted in a recent GQ interview that Spielberg shared only a vague idea during their first meeting.
“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 explained. He added,
“He didn’t tell me the story of the movie. He just said, ‘It’s kind of like this, and there’s like these two characters.’ And I was like, ‘Right.’ And he was like, ‘It is kind of this, but it’s not.’ And I was like, ‘Right.’ And he was like, ‘Sound good?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, but not because of that, because it’s you! You haven’t told me anything.’”
Relationships and Roles Within the Ensemble Cast
While O’Connor remains tight-lipped about plot specifics, he has shared that his role involves considerable interaction with Emily Blunt. Earlier remarks to Deadline revealed their characters are related in some manner, though he declined to clarify the connection. Describing the film to GQ, O’Connor said it feels like “an ensemble thing,” hesitating to confirm if his character leads the story. Emily Blunt supported this view by stating,
“It is a big ensemble piece, but Josh is very much the heartbeat.”
Anticipation Builds Amid Sparse Information
The deliberate withholding of plot details by the filmmakers and cast has heightened fans’ anticipation for this Spielberg project. The emphasis on the ensemble cast and the mysterious nature of their characters suggest a layered narrative that may unfold in unexpected ways. As Josh O’Connor continues to hint at the importance of his role alongside Emily Blunt’s, audiences remain anxious for any further revelations about the film’s story and scope.
