Paul Mescal is looking to be more like normal people. The actor, 29, revealed he plans to step away from acting — but just for a little while. “I’m five or six years into this now, and I feel very lucky,” Mescal told “The Guardian” in an interview published on Friday. “But I’m also learning that … Read more
“The sky that shows around the dim white building is a peculiarly tender blue, almost a turquoise, which invests the scene with a kind of lyricism and gracefully attenuates the atmosphere of decay.” Not bloody likely. Those stage directions from Tennessee Williams’s published script for “A Streetcar Named Desire” may amount to a mission statement … Read more
Theater review A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. At BAM, 651 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, through April 6. Audiences are boarding “A Streetcar Named Desire” — or, rather, a train called Q — in droves to experience “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal onstage in Brooklyn. And, as brutish Stanley … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Fresh off an “SNL” hosting stint, Paul Mescal is extending his New York stay. The Oscar nominee will make his U.S. stage … Read more
He’s ready to twist and shout. Paul Mescal is gearing up to step into the shoes of Paul McCartney for an upcoming biopic — according to Hollywood director Ridley Scott. During a conversation with director Christopher Nolan on Tuesday, Scott told the “Oppenheimer” filmmaker that his next project will be a thriller titled “The Dog … Read more
Paul Mescal was chomping at the bit to do a particularly dangerous equine stunt in “Gladiator II,” one which put him and director Sir Ridley Scott at odds. Mescal, 28, stars in Scott’s sequel to the Best Picture-winning swords-and-sandals epic “Gladiator,” out Friday. He takes on the leading man mantle from the first film’s star, … Read more
Paul Mescal is maybe a little too good at his job. The 28-year-old actor honed his body for “Gladiator II” so exquisitely that the filmmakers made him go shirtless for as many scenes as possible, according to his personal trainer Tim Blakeley. In an interview with The Post, Blakeley also revealed the secret weapon he … Read more
Paul Mescal is spilling some royal tea. The 28-year-old revealed he didn’t anticipate meeting King Charles III at the “Gladiator II” premiere in London last week. “Never met the king [before that night],” Mescal told Variety in a video posted on X Monday. “It’s definitely not something that I thought was in the bingo cards. I’m, like, Irish, so it’s … Read more
Paul Mescal has addressed the moment Saoirse Ronan unexpectedly shut him – and the rest of the all-male panel – down during a recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show.” The “Gladiator II” star appeared on Ireland’s “The Late Late Show” on Friday night, where he was asked whether he’d been surprised by his “Foe” co-star’s now-viral remark. “No, I don’t … Read more
Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington join director Ridley Scott and King Charles III for the Royal Film Performance of “Gladiator II” at the Odeon Luxe, in Leicester Square on November 13, 2024. Connie Nielsen. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Yuval Gonen. Getty Images Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, … Read more
What we do in life echoes in eternity — something Paul Mescal is keeping in mind. The 28-year-old recently revealed his feelings about starring in the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 hit film “Gladiator.” “I do feel the pressure, and I do feel the desire for this to make money,” Mescal told Variety … Read more
Saoirse Ronan is in disbelief that a comment she made on “The Graham Norton Show” is getting so much attention. The “Lady Bird” star, 30, recently appeared on the British comedy talk show and responded to a conversation about safety that silenced male actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne. Saoirse Ronan on “The … Read more
Paul Mescal was ready to enter the arena on his own terms. The “Gladiator II” star revealed that while getting into peak physical condition for the upcoming film, there were two things he refused to give up. “I was working with a trainer who circled me like a shark and said, ‘There is a canvas to … Read more
Marianne and Connell forever? Daisy Edgar-Jones has denied any romantic involvement with former “Normal People” co-star and on-screen love interest Paul Mescal. Despite the chemistry that sparked dating rumors after the two starred in the 2020 adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel, Edgar-Jones remains unfazed four years later. Edgar-Jones denied all dating rumors with Mescal. Max … Read more
The trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated sequel “Gladiator II” dropped on Tuesday, setting the stage for the return to Ancient Rome. Written by David Scarpa, the first look showcases the world 20-plus years after the events of the Russell Crowe-led 2000 historical epic. Paul Mescal as Lucius and Pedro Pascal as General Marcus Acacius in … Read more
How short is too short? In the case of men’s summer staples, the thigh’s the limit. At Gucci’s Spring 2025 menswear show in Italy this week, short shorts dominated the runway, with 41 out of 46 ensembles featuring pants that graze just below the groin. The catwalk saw pleated shorts in an array of shades … Read more
Paul Mescal may be a Hollywood A-lister with a feverish fanbase, but the actor is not ready for the uber fame that will surely come his way now that he is starring in “Gladiator 2.” The Oscar-nominated actor rose to fame with roles in “Normal People,” “Aftersun,” “All of Us Strangers” and “Foe,” but his star will indeed … Read more
Irish heartthrob Paul Mescal claimed Sunday that straight men should be allowed to play gay roles depending on who is in charge of the film. “It depends [on] who’s in charge of telling the story,” Mescal, 27, told The Sunday Times. “The issue is that there have been so many queer performances in cinema that … Read more
Talk about a culture shock! Fans of Paul Mescal are going wild after a clip of the Irish heartthrob speaking in an American accent went viral via TikTok over the weekend. The clip, which has been viewed nearly 5 million times, was uploaded to the official account of Amazon’s Prime Video in an effort to … Read more
“Have you seen the sausage ad?” Andrew Scott asked me. “No, no, we’re not going to talk about that,” Paul Mescal said. It was a mid-November morning in Los Angeles, and I was having breakfast with two actors who have created some of the most indelible romantic leads of recent vintage: Scott, 47, played the … Read more