Sean O'Connell
The Background: Sean O’Connell is a journalist and CinemaBlend’s Managing Editor. He joined the staff as a freelancer in 2011, and gradually climbed the ranks as he helped the site grow in stature. Currently, he manages the site’s junket and interview opportunities. He also co-hosts CinemaBlend’s official podcast, ReelBlend, with fellow Critics Choice Association members Jake Hamilton and Kevin McCarthy. Sean has had his byline published in various respected publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and Fandango. He’s also the author of three nonfiction books: Release the Snyder Cut, detailing the controversial saga of Zack Snyder’s Justice League; With Great Power, an in-depth retelling of Spider-Man’s history in Hollywood, and; Bruce Willis: Celebrating The Cinematic Legacy Of An Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.
What He’s Into: Sean is a basketball fanatic, and divides his love evenly between the NBA (the Charlotte Hornets are his team) and college basketball (where he drives the bandwagon for the Kentucky Wildcats). He spends most weekends watching his two sons play basketball, and still can't believe they've outgrown him. Sean also loves cooking, and thinks there’s no better feeling than preparing a meal for someone and watching them enjoy it. If Sean didn’t write about movies, he’d probably be involved full-time in the music scene somehow. He grew up playing guitar, switched to drums, and now plays bass for a power-punk garage band called Confetti Cannon. His all-time favorite TV show is Breaking Bad. His all-time favorite movie is Spider-Man: No Way Home. His all-time favorite book is Stephen King’s IT, and his all-time favorite snack is fudge-covered Oreos that he keeps in the freezer.
What He’s Excited About Right Now: The building blocks of James Gunn's DC Cinematic Do-Over, and the overwhelming stack of other people's books he's about to dive into. now that he finished work on his own Bruce Willis book.
Latest articles by Sean O'Connell
Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight Costume Has An Insanely Detailed Easter Egg In Its Design, And Here's Where You Can See It
By Sean O'Connell published
I love hearing about the details that superhero costume designers work into the various suits Moon Knight and more get to wear.
Transformers One Director Addresses The Comedy In The Trailer, Promises Fans There’s ‘Real Danger’ In The Story
By Sean O'Connell published
There was a comedic tone to the Transformers One trailer, but director Josh Cooley tells us to expect elevated stakes, as well.
The Civil War Scene That Haunts Me Involves The Town That’s Ignoring The War, But Alex Garland And The Cast Have Different Opinions On That ‘Oddly Disturbing’ Sequence
By Sean O'Connell published
I asked Alex Garland and the cast of Civil War about that disturbing scene, and they had really interesting thoughts.
‘We Had No Idea How We Were Going To Do It’: Spider-Man 2 Producers Get Brutally Honest Remembering The Sequel’s Main Challenges As Fans Revisit It On The Big Screen
By Sean O'Connell published
Now that Spider-Man 2 is back in theaters, producers and creatives on the sequel open up about challenges that came with making the blockbuster.
I Have A Theory About The 20th Century Fox Sign In The Deadpool And Wolverine Trailer, And It Involves Pirate Ships
By Sean O'Connell published
Did you see Alioth in the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer? Me too, and that got me thinking.
I’m Finally Watching The Bear, And I Was Not Emotionally Prepared For The Season 1 Finale
By Sean O'Connell published
I thought The Bear was an aggressive and comedic look at life in a kitchen. But man, this show is so much more than that.
Abigail’s Directors Tell Us Why They Included The Vampire Ballerina Twist In The Movie’s Marketing, But I Still Wish It Was A Surprise
By Sean O'Connell published
The fact that Abigail is a vampire could have been a twist. But the film's directors reveal why they included it in the marketing.
Zack Snyder Met With Leonardo DiCaprio To Play Lex Luthor, And I’m Blown Away By The Note Leo Gave That Eventually Influenced Justice League
By Sean O'Connell published
Raise your hand if you knew Zack Snyder met with Leonardo DiCaprio to play Lex Luthor. Because it's crazy news to me.
Transformers One Trailer Shows Us An Unexpected Side Of Megatron, And The Director Teases A ‘Mythical’ Approach To Him And Optimus Prime
By Sean O'Connell published
The first trailer for Josh Cooley's Transformers One has arrived, and it's filled with a handful of welcome surprises.
Henry Cavill Took A Funny Shot At His Failed Black Adam Cameo, But I’m Still Furious That’s His Last Official Scene As Superman
By Sean O'Connell published
Henry Cavill is quick with a self-effacing joke. But that Superman scene still makes me angry, for various reasons.
The Deadpool And Wolverine Footage Shoots Down A Popular Deadpool Rumor And Now I Have Questions
By Sean O'Connell published
There was a popular Deadpool 3 rumor that actually gets addressed in the CinemaCon footage for Deadpool and Wolverine.
The Story Behind Tobey Maguire's First Spider-Man Suit: How Half-Naked Bodybuilders And A Pornographic Film Studio Helped Create The Legendary Costume
By Sean O'Connell published
With Spider-Man coming back to theaters, we're taking an exclusive look behind the scenes on the making of Sam Raimi's film.
Captain America: Brave New World CinemaCon Footage Hints At The Future Of The Avengers In The MCU
By Sean O'Connell published
We caught up with Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, and learned a bit about the future of the Avengers in Brave New World
Deadpool And Wolverine, Inside Out 2, Planet Of The Apes And More From The Walt Disney 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog
By Sean O'Connell last updated
Disney closes out CinemaCon 2024 with a panel presentation that should focus on Deadpool and Wolverine and Inside Out 2.
I Just Saw Paul Mescal Fight A Rhinoceros For Gladiator 2, And I Couldn't Be More Hyped For Ridley Scott's Sequel
By Sean O'Connell published
Paramount unveiled five minutes of exclusive Gladiator 2 footage, and it looks epic in scale and scope.
IF, A Quiet Place, Gladiator 2 And More From The Paramount 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog
By Sean O'Connell last updated
Paramount Pictures is on stage in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2024, and we are live blogging!
Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos And Daisy Edgar-Jones Dropped New Twisters Footage, And So Much Yes To All Of It
By Sean O'Connell published
Twister is a guilty pleasure classic. Twisters looks like it doubles down on everything good about the first movie.
Twisters, Wicked And More From The Universal Studios 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog
By Sean O'Connell last updated
Universal Studios is taking the stage at CinemaCon 2024, and we are live-blogging the full slate.
We Just Saw Exclusive Footage From The Michael Jackson Biopic, And It Left Me With A Major Concern
By Sean O'Connell published
Michael is prepared to take on a large slice of Michael Jackson's life, but that leaves me with a question.
Borderlands, Ballerina, The Crow And More From The Lionsgate 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog
By Sean O'Connell last updated
We are in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2024 and are live blogging the Lionsgate panel!
Furiosa, Joker 2, Horizon And More At The Warner Bros. 2024 CinemaCon Panel Live Blog
By Sean O'Connell last updated
We are at the Warner Bros. panel at CinemaCon, so follow along for the latest news.
Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Shares ‘Rare’ Footage Of Him Rehearsing A Bloody Reacher Season 2 Fight Scene, And I’m In Pain Just Watching It
By Sean O'Connell published
Alan Ritchson gives his all for Reacher, as is evidenced in this behind-the-scenes. video he just shared.
Kit Harington Gives A Bleak Update On His Marvel Future, And I Fear Most Of The MCU End-Credit Stingers Are Going Nowhere
By Sean O'Connell published
Kit Harington throws cold water on his MCU future, and I think that says a lot about the Phase 4 credits scenes we received.
A Major Fantastic Four Rumor Seems To Have Been Confirmed On The New Human Torch Poster, And Now I'm Even More Excited For This Movie
By Sean O'Connell published
We got a good look at The Human Torch from Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four, and fans are noticing a strange detail.