How Josh O’Connor Became the Thinking Man’s Leading Man

Josh O'Connor: The Rise of a Leading Man

With four new films on the horizon, including the next 'Knives Out', Josh O'Connor is on the cusp of megastardom, yet he remains committed to staying true to himself.

In the summer of 2024, following the success of Challengers, O'Connor retreated to a small village in the Cotswolds, where he focused on his garden, mowing the lawn, tending to his roses, and weeding by hand.

He'd rather we didn't name the exact area, because the last time he did that in an interview, mail started showing up—some letters, some books.

O'Connor values his downtime and seeks to maintain a sense of normalcy amidst his rising fame.

Author's summary: Josh O'Connor rises to fame.

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GQ GQ — 2025-10-14

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