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

Josh O'Connor: The Rise to Megastardom

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

In the summer of 2024, after the success of Challengers, O'Connor found solace in a small village in the Cotswolds, where he tended to his garden, mowing the lawn and deadheading roses.

He got on his knees and ripped weeds from the dirt with his bare hands.

O'Connor values his privacy, preferring not to disclose his exact location to avoid unwanted attention.

Author's summary: Josh O'Connor rises to fame while staying true to himself.

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GQ GQ — 2025-10-14