Eve Hewson Battles Nerves Working With Spielberg on ‘Disclosure Day’

Eve Hewson is having a career-defining moment with Disclosure Day, but don’t let the accomplishment fool you—the Irish actress admits she was a nervous wreck working alongside Steven Spielberg.

The U2 frontman’s daughter stars opposite Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in Spielberg’s latest sci-fi blockbuster. Even though Hewson had worked with the Oscar-winning director before on Bridge of Spies, she found herself intimidated all over again during production.

Hewson didn’t mince words about her initial anxiety on set. The legendary filmmaker’s reputation had her feeling like she needed to prove herself, she explained. But Spielberg, it turns out, wasn’t the cold perfectionist she’d feared.

Instead, the director won everyone over with his collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for the work. Hewson said the experience proved creatively fulfilling and showcased why Spielberg’s passion for filmmaking has remained infectious throughout his decades-long career.

When talking up Disclosure Day, Hewson also opened up about life as Bono’s daughter. She joked that her father plays the role of “the male Kris Jenner,” always cheering on his kids’ endeavors with unwavering support.

Hewson has never shied away from discussing her “nepo baby” status, acknowledging the head start her famous family gave her while insisting she’s committed to carving out her own path in Hollywood.

In Spielberg’s alien thriller, Hewson takes on the role of Jane Blankenship, girlfriend to whistleblower Daniel Kellner, played by Josh O’Connor. The film digs into questions of truth, secrecy, and how humanity reacts when confronted with proof of extraterrestrial life.

Early reviews have been glowing, with critics applauding Spielberg’s return to sci-fi and praising the cast chemistry. The ensemble also includes Colin Firth and Colman Domingo.

For Hewson, working with Spielberg was nothing short of a dream—one that reminded her exactly why she became an actress in the first place.