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The History of Sound: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor fall in love in powerful first trailer

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Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s highly-anticipated gay romance has dropped its first trailer. Directed by Oliver Hermanus (Mary & George), The History of Sound follows the relationship between David (Mescal) and Lionel (O’Connor), who meet in 1917 as students at the Boston Music Conservatory. Three years later, after World War I, they travel through rural Maine to record the folk songs of their countrymen. The historical romantic drama is based on the Pushcart Prize-winning novel from Ben Shattuck, a collection of 12 short stories that are set across three centuries…

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Josh O’Connor will no longer star in Luca Guadagnino’s gay drama Separate Rooms

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Josh O’Connor is no longer attached to Luca Guadagnino’s new gay drama. Back in March 2024, Variety reported that the God’s Own Country star was in talks to star in the acclaimed director’s upcoming project, Separate Rooms. The film, which is based on the novel written by the late Italian author Pier Vittorio Tondelli, will “follow an Italian writer named Leo who is mourning the loss of his boyfriend.” A month later, it was announced that Dune: Part Two star Léa Seydoux joined the film in an undisclosed role. Over the…

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Paul Mescal shuts down Brokeback Mountain comparisons to his new gay romance: “Lazy and frustrating”

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Paul Mescal has criticised comparisons between his new gay drama The History of Sound and Brokeback Mountain, calling them “lazy and frustrating.” Speaking at a press conference for the upcoming film at Cannes, Mescal dismissed the parallels, saying the only real similarity is that he and co-star Josh O’Connor “spent a little bit of time in a tent”. “When I look at Brokeback Mountain, it’s dealing with repression. This film is pointed in the opposite direction. To be honest, I find those comparisons lazy and frustrating,” said Mescal. “But for…

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The History of Sound: Here’s your first look at Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s gay drama

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Following months of anticipation, the first images have been released for Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s highly-anticipated gay drama The History of Sound. Directed by Oliver Hermanus (Mary & George), the film is based on the Pushcart Prize-winning novel from Ben Shattuck, a collection of 12 short stories that are set across three centuries and explores generational patterns of love and loss. The title story follows two young men in the shadows of WWI who are determined to record the lives, voices and music of their American countrymen. Lionel (Mescal)…

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The History of Sound: Mubi acquires Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s gay romance drama

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The History of Sound has found its distributing home. Since 2021, LGBTQIA+ movie enthusiasts have eagerly awaited the release of the upcoming gay drama starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. Directed by Oliver Hermanus, The History of Sound is based on the Pushcart Prize-winning novel from Ben Shattuck, a collection of 12 short stories that are set across three centuries and explores generational patterns of love and loss. The title story follows two young men in the shadows of WWI who are determined to record the lives, voices and music…

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Challengers: Josh O’Connor shares new details on his steamy kiss with Mike Faist

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Josh O’Connor has opened up about filming his sensual kiss with Challengers co-star Mike Faist. Back in April 2024, Luca Guadagnino’s sports drama captivated movie enthusiasts worldwide. Set in the competitive world of tennis, Challengers follows the journey of two best friends and industry pros, Art (Faist) and Patrick (O’Connor). Their lives take an unexpected turn when they both fall for tennis superstar Tashi (Zendaya). However, years later, the dynamic between the trio changes dramatically, with Tashi marrying Art and transforming him into a grand slam champion. The official synopsis…

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“I have mixed feelings”: Challengers’ Josh O’Connor on straight actors playing gay roles

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Josh O’Connor has weighed in on straight actors being cast in gay roles. Since splashing onto the scene, the 34-year-old talent has made waves in the entertainment industry with his standout performances in The Crown, Challengers and God’s Own Country. Due to his stellar acting talent, O’Connor’s upward trajectory has shown no signs of slowing down, with him securing lead roles in various highly anticipated films. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the Bonus Track star reflected on his career and array of industry topics, including the debate regarding…

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The History of Sound director shares release update on Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s gay drama

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Oliver Hermanus has shared an update on the release date for The History of Sound.  In an interview with Awards Watch, the director revealed that he’s aiming to complete the film ahead of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, meaning it won’t premiere anytime this year. “Venice asked for it but it’s not ready. We have a lot of score to create,” he explained, before sharing that the two lead stars, Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, “sing in it, and it’s all about sound”. The History of Sound is based on the Pushcart Prize-winning…

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Andrew Scott and Josh O’Connor cast in Knives Out 3

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Andrew Scott and Josh O’Connor have joined the cast of Knives Out 3.  The third instalment in the murder mystery franchise, sub-titled Wake Up Dead Man, is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025. Directed by Rian Johnson, the film will see the return of Daniel Craig as master detective Benoit Blanc as he takes on a new case. In similar vein to its predecessors, Wake Up Dead Man will boast an ensemble supporting cast with O’Connor, Scott and Priscilla‘s Cailee Spaeny, with more stars to be confirmed. Before announcing the title of the threequel, Johnson…

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Challengers: Josh O’Connor breaks silence on whether the main characters are queer

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Challengers star Josh O’Connor has shared his thoughts on whether the lead characters in the film are queer.  On 26 April, movie enthusiasts in the UK will be treated to Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated sports drama, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist and O’Connor.  Set in the competitive world of tennis, Challengers follows the journey of two best friends and industry pros, Art (Faist) and Patrick (O’Connor). Their lives take an unexpected turn when they both fall for tennis superstar Tashi (Zendaya). However, years later, the dynamic between the trio changes dramatically, with Tashi marrying…

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