"He came to prominence with his portrayal of Prince Charles in The Crown, and now it seems that Josh O'Connor might be primed for his own coronation. The British actor is in three major films between now and January better known to film-lovers as awards season. He leads Kelly Reichardt's art heist drama Mastermind, which opened in UK cinemas last week;"
"stars opposite Paul Mescal in the period romance drama The History of Sound; and takes the central role in Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson's third instalment in the Knives Out mystery franchise. There's also the persistent industry chatter that he's among those being considered for the next James Bond. This Is The Autumn Of Josh O'Connor, declared Vogue recently, while GQ wondered, How Josh O'Connor Became the Thinking Man's Leading Man."
"But O'Connor's success hasn't come out of nowhere. Born in Cheltenham in 1990 and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he graduated in 2011 and spent the following decade steadily building a career across stage, television and independent film, becoming one of the most sought-after actors of his generation. L to R: Josh O'Connor is David and Paul Mescal is Lionel in THE HISTORY OF SOUND, directed by Oliver Hermanus."
Josh O'Connor rose to prominence portraying Prince Charles in The Crown and now leads several major films across the awards season. He stars in Kelly Reichardt's Mastermind, appears opposite Paul Mescal in The History of Sound, and plays the central role in Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man. Industry chatter places him among those considered for the next James Bond. Born in Cheltenham in 1990, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and graduated in 2011. He built his career across stage, television and independent film with credits at major theatres and in TV dramas and features. Directors and peers note his commitment, integrity and humour.
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