# Josh O’Connor Is a Reluctant Boxer in First-Look Clip of National Theatre Live’s ‘Golden Boy’ Ahead of Cinema Release (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/josh-oconnor-is-a-reluctant-boxer-in-first-look-clip-of-national-theatre-lives-golden-boy-ahead-of-cinema-release-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-28T12:00:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T12:29:33+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/theater/global/josh-oconnor-golden-boy-national-theatre-live-first-look-clip-1236933293/
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## Key points

- Josh O’Connor plays a violinist lured into boxing.
- “Golden Boy” reaches cinemas worldwide from 5 November.
- The filmed production features a live string quartet.

## Summary

Josh O’Connor stars as Joe Bonaparte, a gifted violinist drawn into professional boxing, in a filmed stage production of Clifford Odets’ “Golden Boy”. National Theatre Live will bring the production to cinemas worldwide from 5 November, following its sold-out run at London’s Almeida Theatre.

A first-look clip shows Joe longing to return to music while recovering from a boxing injury. Directed by Sam Yates, the production was filmed at the Almeida and features a live string quartet, as well as Hayley Squires and Daniel Mays. It marks O’Connor’s return to the London stage after five years.

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