When information of Steven Spielberg’s subsequent film began circulating this previous yr, loads of folks bought excited. Nonetheless, particulars about this unique UFO story have remained comparatively scarce from the preliminary announcement to filming on set. However over the summer season, some bought a glimpse of the action-packed mysterious film footage, and subsequently hyped the blockbuster. Now, one of many stars, Josh O’Connor, has revealed the way it was to work for the legendary director and I’m loving it.
The glowing reward of the icon occurred throughout one of many 35-year-old’s 2025 film releases, The Historical past of Sound’s, carpet premiere. IndieWire probed O’Connor concerning the coming ‘occasion movie’ and the way it was to work with the large hitter artistic. Naturally, the actor had comparable sentiments like loads of different celebs, gushing over Spielberg’s ardour. He thoughtfully equated the director’s dedication and spirit to that of a child who’s at all times excited to study, saying:
[Spielberg is] one of the best ever. He’s the boss, I discovered a lot from him. He’s nonetheless inquisitive. He’s nonetheless excited, like a toddler, when he sees one thing he likes, he needs to do it extra. He’s a giant inspiration to me.
It’s simply such a beautiful and healthful description of Steven Spielberg. In my view, the Challenger alum’s views on his boss aptly mirror the magic the Jaws director continues to place out on display screen and on set. With six a long time of directing, and counting, it’s thrilling to know the veteran filmmaker’s curiosity has by no means waned. I’m simply so happy by the continued drive, the type phrases and one other nice hit to anticipate on the 2026 film schedule.
Seemingly although, it’s not that arduous to really feel that approach for the Jurassic Park artistic since he appears to proceed to be a lightweight in Hollywood. Most lately Spielberg attended Evita to point out his help of his ex-star Rachel Zegler. Additionally this summer season, he was one in every of many who celebrated the large fiftieth anniversary of Jaws with a rewatch and a optimistic overview of the basic. For sure, that’s only the start of his inspiring earnestness that’s pushed him.
Now that a little bit extra has been revealed concerning the curious untitled venture, or no less than the ever-present powerhouse behind it, it’ll be thrilling to see the way it’ll all measure towards Steven Spielberg’s finest films. My guess, based mostly on O’Connor’s candy ideas concerning the legend, is it’ll be fairly monumental. We’ll have to attend and see till its premiere, June 12, 2026.
Forward of seeing Josh O’Connor within the thriller sci-fi subsequent yr, he has a whopping 4 titles premiering earlier than the top of this yr. As talked about, he’ll seem within the Historical past of Sound (September 12), but additionally, The Mastermind (October 17), Rebuilding (November 7) and the Knives Out threequel Wake Up Lifeless Man (December 12). So once more, the compliments he shared about Spielberg warms my coronary heart much more understanding that The Crown actor has labored with a wide selection of names all through the years.