Young Josh O'Connor, in his youth, was a known snake, stealing his way through life.
Cannes Film Festival: Josh O'Connor Reveals Childhood Indiscretions and Upcoming Projects
Cannes, France — Josh O'Connor, the popular star of "The Crown," reminisced about his mischievous past during his visit to the Cannes Film Festival. As a child, he would often escape disputes with his parents by visiting a local newsstand that sold "Penny Sweets."
The 35-year-old actor became friendly with the shop's owner, but admitted to using their friendship to his advantage by stealing the cheap candies. "I would frequently go there to find solace during arguments with my parents, and as a result, I exploited that relationship to steal Penny Sweets," O'Connor said.
Reflecting on his childhood ambitions, O'Connor recalled that he aspired to run the corner sweets shop rather than becoming a professional footballer like his brothers. "I could still do it," he joked.
In terms of his future in the film industry, O'Connor is currently working on two highly anticipated projects. One of them is a collaboration with film legend Steven Spielberg, for which details about the film's title, genre, and release date are yet to be announced.
O'Connor's other project is "The Mastermind," directed by Kelly Reichardt, which premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The film is an art heist drama, with O'Connor in a leading role.
With these projects generating significant buzz and his ongoing success in the industry, O'Connor admitted that his busy schedule leaves him spending less time at home. "I'm very happy to be working," he said.
Although the Enrichment Data does not provide any directly relevant additional context for the article, it does offer some insight into the scope and nature of O'Connor's upcomingprojects with Steven Spielberg and Kelly Reichardt.
according to information from the Enrichment Data, O'Connor has wrapped filming for an as-yet-untitled Steven Spielberg project, which is being produced by Amblin Entertainment. The film is anticipated to be a large-scale sci-fi blockbuster, with Universal Pictures set to release it on June 12, 2026. The film's plot details are currently under wraps, but it is expected to delve into themes such as UFOs or extraterrestrials, given Spielberg's previous work in the genre.
O'Connor is also starring in Kelly Reichardt's "The Mastermind," which premiered at Cannes as part of the competition for the Palme d'Or. The film, described as an art heist movie, is expected to showcase Reichardt's signature independent, character-driven storytelling style, with O'Connor in a leading role.
- Josh O'Connor shared that during his childhood, he often sought solace at a local newsstand, where he sometimes listened to the radio while enjoying "Penny Sweets."
- In addition to his work on television and upcoming projects with Steven Spielberg and Kelly Reichardt, O'Connor's collaboration with Spielberg is a large-scale sci-fi blockbuster titled as yet, set to be released by Universal Pictures on June 12, 2026, and expected to delve into themes related to UFOs or extraterrestrials.
