BAFTA noted that Irish actors Colin Farrell ("The Banshees of Inisherin") and Paul Mescal ("Aftersun") were among the heavily-featured first-time nominees in the performance categories this year.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/irish-2023-bafta-nominations

It comes after Mescal was nominated for his first-ever Academy Award for best actor, for his role in the film Aftersun.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/showbiz/2023/01/25/paul-mescal-to-reprise-role-in-a-streetcar-named-desire-on-the-west-end/

It was recently announced that Indiyah will host the Love Island podcast alongside Sam Thompson, and will be an Aftersun panellist alongside new show host Maya Jama.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/whats-on/television/love-island-2023-couples-still-together-from-previous-series-3979785

Mescal received a nomination for Best Actor at the Oscars in March for his performance in "Aftersun" and has landed the lead role in the sequel to Ridley Scott's "Gladiator", which he is currently filming.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/entertainment/academy-invites-paul-mescal-kerry-condon

Normal People heartthrob Paul Mescal, nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in Aftersun, set pulses racing in a plunging white top.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11821811/2023-Film-Independent-Spirit-Awards-Cate-Blanchett-Michelle-Yeoh-Mia-Goth-lead-red-carpet.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490