
Josh O'Connor talks about his luxurious experience on the set of 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery', his close bond with Daniel Craig during filming, and his working relationship with acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino.
- Dec 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Josh O'Connor experienced a life of luxury while filming "Knives Out 3". Speaking to his co-star Daniel Craig in an interview with Variety, O'Connor revealed that the trailers on set were "the best... ever" and "better than his flat in London." He also recalled spending much time knocking on Craig's door.
In "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery", O'Connor joins an impressive cast that includes Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis and Josh Brolin. Close described the ensemble as "a cast from heaven" and expressed her excitement for scenes where they all interacted.
O'Connor and Craig also discussed their recent collaborations with Luca Guadagnino, who directed O'Connor in "Challengers". O'Connor praised Guadagnino's ability to create "brilliant chaos" and "absolute focus" on set, which he found liberating. He also noted Guadagnino's willingness to adapt source material into something unique.
O'Connor and Craig both shared their thoughts on intimacy scenes in films. While they acknowledged the necessity of serving the story, they emphasized the importance of playing the truth and exploring the emotions involved. O'Connor recounted a humorous moment during "Challengers" where he and Mike Faist ended up kissing each other after kissing Zendaya Coleman.
O'Connor and Craig expressed great camaraderie and a close bond during "Knives Out 3". They spent much time together on set, particularly in each other's trailers. O'Connor described the filming experience as "like it or not."
Craig lamented the decline of theatrical releases for films like "Knives Out". He believes that these movies offer a unique cross-generational appeal and a shared cinematic experience that is unmatched. While he is happy that people enjoy the films at home, Craig emphasized the special joy of laughing in a cinema.