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

Josh O'Connor's Rise to Fame

With four new films on the horizon, including the next 'Knives Out', Josh O'Connor is on the verge 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.

This brief period of downtime allowed O'Connor to recharge after two intensive press tours.

Authoritative summary: Josh O'Connor balances fame with simplicity.

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GQ GQ — 2025-10-14

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