Episode

Josh O'Connor takes the lead in 'Disclosure Day'

Podcast: Fresh Air
Published: Jun 11, 2026
Duration seconds: 2653
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Summary

O'Connor stars as a cybersecurity expert who decides the world deserves to know the truth about alien life in the Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day . He speaks with Tonya Mosley about preparing in secret to star in the summer Blockbuster, why he initially had no interest in playing Prince Charles in The Crown , and why he gets sick after completing almost every role. David Bianculli reviews new documentaries about Martin Short and Lorne Michaels. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy