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
The Prestige Ending Explained: Here's What Actually Happened
By Sean O'Connell last updated
What do you believe? Is there a deeper twist at the end of The Prestige that we aren't seeing? Or did Christopher Nolan leave his cards on the table this time, for all to see?
If Thunderbolts Really Is A Dark Avengers Movie, Then I’m Curious About The Changes Marvel Will Have To Make
By Sean O'Connell published
Kevin Feige dropped a tease for Thunderbolts, but the main theory behind it has us asking a few major questions.
Star Wars' The Acolyte Trailer Is Loaded With Fascinating New Characters, And That's Exactly Why I'm Fired Up For The New Show
By Sean O'Connell published
Lucasfilm released the full trailer for The Acolyte, the upcoming Star Wars series, and there's a huge reason why I'm ready for this kind of story.
A Twitter User Asked About Spider-Man: No Way Home, And There's One Thing About Tom Holland That I Can't Stop Staring At
By Sean O'Connell published
Sometimes you notice something stupid in a scene, and then you can't unsee it. Anyway, let's talk about Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Will Have More Episodes, And A Very Cool Release Strategy That I Love
By Sean O'Connell published
Cobra Kai Season 6 is almost done filming, and we'll be able to see the early episodes very, very soon.
See Ryan Gosling And Mikey Day Reprise Their Beavis And Butt-Head Roles Following Viral SNL Sketch
By Sean O'Connell published
Ryan Gosling decided to bring back his Beavis persona at the Fall Guy premiere, and he looks awesome!
James Gunn Promises That Superman’s Flying Sequences Will Be ‘Much More Complex’ Than What Was Done For Adam Warlock, And I Certainly Hope So
By Sean O'Connell published
James Gunn recently spoke about his approach to Superman's flying, and compared it to Adam Warlock. But yeah, those weren't the best.
Sam Raimi Shares How He’d Approach Spider-Man 4 With Tobey Maguire, And I Hope Sony Is Listening
By Sean O'Connell published
Sam Raimi has been talking about Spider-Man 4, and the specific way that he's addressing details has us feeling very hopeful.
Avengers: Endgame's Directors Respond To Robert Downey Jr.'s Comments About Returning To The MCU, And I Completely Agree With Them
By Sean O'Connell published
Robert Downey Jr. has said he'd "happily" return to the MCU, but his Avengers: Endgame co-directors have other thoughts.
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.