Steven Spielberg Casts Josh O’Connor in Mysterious UFO Project

As a seasoned cinephile who has traversed the silver screen for decades, I must say that the news of Steven Spielberg‘s latest project leaves me positively electrified! With a career spanning over six decades and a body of work that includes timeless masterpieces like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Jaws,” and “E.T.,” the man is nothing short of a cinematic titan.


The renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg is finalizing his upcoming unnamed project featuring an illustrious English acting ensemble. Known for iconic films like “Saving Private Ryan,” “Jaws,” and “E.T.,” among others, this legendary director aims to captivate audiences once again in 2026 with a potential blockbuster hit. Few details about the movie’s plot have been revealed yet, but we now know who will be joining the already impressive cast.

By the specified deadline, “Challengers” star Josh O’Connor will be sharing the screen with Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film. Following his success in Luca Guadagnino’s acclaimed tennis/sex drama – aptly titled “Challengers” – O’Connor had an exceptional 2023, featuring in the critically-acclaimed “Lee,” starring Kate Winslet, and the underappreciated gem, “La Chimera.

The upcoming movie project by Steven Spielberg is gathering stars such as Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Eve Hewson. Additionally, Thandie Newton and Paul Dano have joined the prestigious cast. The script for this film has been jointly written by Spielberg and his frequent collaborator David Koepp. Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment will be producing this film.

Steven Spielberg Remains as Active as Ever

Steven Spielberg made his directorial debut in 1959 with the short film The Last Gun, and directed his first feature, Firelight, in 1964. But it was following Duel (written by prolific sci-fi author Richard Matheson) in 1971 that Spielberg’s career truly took off. In 1975, the director gave the entire world a fear of sharks and open water, while also setting the blueprint for the “summer tent pole” release slot with Jaws.

Six and a half decades since his initial directorial venture, Spielberg shows no signs of slowing pace at all. The renowned filmmaker has recently been assigned to oversee three fresh productions, among which is the previously mentioned collaboration with Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. Additionally, Steven Spielberg is working on reviving a ’60s icon, as he plans another movie centered around Frank Bullitt, originally portrayed by Steve McQueen in Bullitt. This film is particularly notable for its thrilling car chase sequence rather than its storyline. To add to the complexity, Spielberg aims to rectify Ridley Scott’s missteps by recreating the tale of Napoleon Bonaparte on television. The upcoming miniseries titled Napoleon will focus on the legendary French commander’s efforts to dominate Europe, but specific details about the show have yet to be disclosed.

However, it’s important to note that his directorial work is just one aspect of Steven Spielberg’s career. In addition, he serves as the head of Amblin Entertainment, a production company with an impressive lineup of 21 upcoming projects. Among these, you might recognize titles like “Jurassic World Rebirth” featuring Scarlett Johansson, a new “Cape Fear” series, a collaboration with Morgan Freeman on an untitled project, a crossover between “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe”, the enigmatic “Cola Wars”, Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of “Hamnet”, another installment in the “Tintin” series, and “Real Steel 2”.

I find myself shoulder-deep in projects that are primarily in their nascent stages, with the possibility of some never seeing the light of day on the big screen. Yet, the sheer magnitude of work involved surpasses anything undertaken by filmmakers currently active. To add to this already daunting task, I’ve had the privilege of offering guidance to cinematic titans such as George Lucas and Ridley Scott. And let me tell you, my involvement in steering clear of a dreadful “Gladiator II” script was a responsibility I took seriously for all our sakes!

Steven Spielberg’s new untitled movie is set to release on May 15, 2026.

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2024-11-20 00:32