Josh O’Connor has a surprising take on Steven Spielberg. The actor stars in Disclosure Day, a sci-fi thriller releasing this Friday, June 12. He plays a whistleblower racing to expose the ultimate truth about alien existence to the world. The film centers on a massive government conspiracy that begins to unravel when the whistleblower becomes the target of powerful forces determined to keep the truth hidden. As the stakes rise, the character must race against time to expose the ultimate disclosure of alien existence to the world.
O’Connor says the legendary director is far more spontaneous than people realize. While Spielberg is known as a technical master, the actor found him to be playful and open to improvisation on set. O’Connor noted that what surprised him most was how playful the director is. He described Spielberg as a technical magician who knows exactly what it takes to make a beautiful image, where to put the camera, when and how to move it, and which lens to use. Many might assume such precision comes from a controlling nature where every move is predetermined, but O’Connor discovered the opposite on set.
He is really all about the actors and working with them to bring a story to life.
— Josh O'Connor, Actor
This collaborative approach allowed the cast to explore the creative process in a loose environment. O’Connor explained that Spielberg comes to work each day and lets the set inspire a shot, or how he collaborates with actors in this creative, sometimes improvisational way. This spontaneity helped shape the performances in the high-stakes thriller. The film features a cast including Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell. Disclosure Day unravels a massive government conspiracy when a whistleblower becomes a target.
Frequently asked questions
When is Disclosure Day released?
Disclosure Day is released in theaters on June 12.
Who stars in Disclosure Day?
The film stars Josh O’Connor alongside Emily Blunt, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo and Wyatt Russell.
What is the plot of Disclosure Day?
The story follows a whistleblower racing to expose the truth about alien existence amid a massive government conspiracy.
