Josh O'Connor Cast in Spielberg's Untitled Film

Josh O’Connor has been cast alongside Emily Blunt in an untitled film directed by Steven Spielberg, set to be released by Universal Pictures on May 15, 2026. The film, which includes a star-studded cast featuring Colin Firth, Coleman Domingo, and Eve Hewson, is based on a story by Spielberg with a screenplay written by David Koepp, marking a return to summer blockbuster filmmaking for Spielberg. O’Connor recently starred in the tennis drama 'Challengers,' which grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, and is currently filming 'The Mastermind' with Alana Haim. He will also appear in Rian Johnson’s 'Wake Up Dead Man,' set for release on Netflix next year. Little is known about the new Spielberg project, although it is reported to contain sci-fi elements, and has been touted as a significant tentpole production since 'Ready Player One' in 2018.