Josh O’Connor Says ‘There’s a Kindness’ to Working With ‘Mastermind’ Director Kelly Reichardt and Responds to Paul Mescal Calling Him ‘Silly’: ‘I Am’

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At the Cannes press conference over the weekend, I found myself expressing my profound admiration for Kelly Reichardt, the visionary director of “The Mastermind”. Working alongside her is an extraordinary experience that’s not commonly encountered. Her kindness truly sets her apart.

During our collaboration, Kelly had a special quality that wasn’t immediately apparent to me, but it was there,” O’Connor explained. “It’s her kindness that stands out when working with her, and this trait significantly enhances the overall performance.

In the second Cannes competition, O’Connor, along with Paul Mescal in “The History of Sound,” was queried about his co-star labeling him as “silly” during a press event earlier in the week. Unfortunately, O’Connor couldn’t attend the premiere and press conference for “The History of Sound” because he was occupied with filming Steven Spielberg’s next project.

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During the Cannes competition, O’Connor, teamed up with Paul Mescal in “The History of Sound,” faced questions regarding his co-star’s labeling him as “silly” at a press conference earlier that week. Sadly, he had to skip the premiere and press event for “The History of Sound” due to commitments on Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film set.

Josh strikes me as rather goofy, yet in an endearing way,” Mescal commented on Thursday. “During filming, we both became obsessed with this specific diet, but also with consuming eight Jolly Ranchers daily. I see a small reflection of our relationship in this obsession with Jolly Ranchers.

In response, O’Connor said, “As for Paul, I was quite foolish of us. Every Friday, we would indulge in sweets – it was our special treat.

The film titled ‘The Mastermind,’ featuring O’Connor as a fugitive art thief and Alana Haim as his spouse, received a prolonged, five-and-a-half minute standing ovation during its debut on Thursday evening. After the applause ceased, director Reichardt addressed the audience, stating, “Currently, America is in a difficult situation, but perhaps we can escape it. For now, though, we have cinema.

The movie titled “The Mastermind” is set in a tranquil part of Massachusetts during 1970. The story follows an unemployed carpenter who moonlights as an amateur art thief, plotting his first major heist. However, when things take an unexpected turn, his life spirals out of control. Alongside O’Connor and Haim, the film features actors like John Magaro, Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, Eli Gelb, Cole Doman, Javion Allen, Matthew Maher, Rhenzy Feliz, and Ryan Homchick. Notably, Reichardt not only directed this film but also wrote its script.

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2025-05-24 12:16