Addressing the sequel, which is set to star Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla and the nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), Crowe said: “I don’t know anything about the cast, I don’t know anything about the plot.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/russell-crowe-gladiator-2-b2367997.html

After his cruel and brilliant Stanley, Mescal would be a very welcome addition to a brigade of actors realising the work of one of the most exciting directors around.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/reviews/paul-mescal-streetcar-named-desire-review-b2261526.html

Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in this buzzy drama from Andrew Haigh, combining romance with the supernatural.

Source: https://www.queerty.com/rebels-queens-and-fellow-travelers-10-must-see-titles-from-new-yorks-newfest-2023-20231005?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rebels-queens-and-fellow-travelers-10-must-see-titles-from-new-yorks-newfest-2023

Andrew Scott stars as a screenwriter who falls into a romantic relationship with his hot neighbor (Mescal), and then returns to his childhood home.

Source: https://decider.com/2023/09/28/new-york-film-fest-2023-best-movies-to-see/

Andrew Scott, who appeared in Spectre, supports his co-star Paul Mescal as a potential James Bond candidate.

Source: https://screenrant.com/james-bond-paul-mescal-andrew-scott-reaction/

A shocked Mescal said “what is happening” while holding his award.

Source: https://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/paul-mescal-hopes-olivier-award-win-gives-his-mother-a-little-bit-of-a-lift-1457358.html

As Scott prepares for the movie’s upcoming release this year, he is also currently busy working on his long-awaited sequel, which will be led by Oscar nominee Paul Mescal.

Source: https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1398655-napoleon-clip-joaquin-phoenix-icy-trap

As they walked on stage together, Mescal appeared to hold out his hand as if he was about to grab Zendaya’s arm.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/zendaya-paul-mescal-hand-sag-winners-b2290168.html

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

County Kildare-raised Mescal, 27, who shot to fame as sensitive student Connell in the hit lockdown adaptation of Sally Rooney's Normal People, played perhaps the most alpha of males in the West End this year.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12219239/How-Cinnamon-Roll-man-replacing-brooding-alpha-male.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Exciting new acts such as Oscar Browne, The Last Dinner Party, Feet and Paul Mescal’s sister, Nell Mescal, will also be performing at the forthcoming event.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/great-escape-may-festival-artists-b2274538.html

Farrell, Butler, Mescal, Fraser and Nighy are all first-time nominees, which only further shows that the Academy wants a fresh start.

Source: https://cwuobserver.com/24441/opinion/the-best-actor-gauntlet/

From making his television debut in Hulu’s “Normal People” adaptation (and giving audiences some well-needed horniness during those dark days of 2020) to being an Oscar nominee in just three years, Paul Mescal has had quite the meteoric rise.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/oscars-nominations-2023-snubs-surprises_n_63d003b1e4b0c8e3fc7a0a23

I hope everyone attends the May 30 housing committee meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., in the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, for two-way information sharing about these updates.

Source: https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2023/05/17/medicare-mental-health-month-default-cliff-and-more-letters-from-our-readers/

Ireland’s Paul Mescal picked up the Olivier for best actor after being nominated for the same award at the Oscars.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/09/the-guardian-view-on-stars-on-the-stage-theatres-recovery-should-be-applauded

Irish actor Paul Mescal also missed out, as did An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl).

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64903140?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Irish talent will feature throughout the weekend, including The Coronas, Inhaler, Cian Ducrot, Nell Mescal, Lyra, The Saw Doctors and The Wolfe Tones.

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/08/23/electric-picnic-announces-date-change-for-2024-as-loyalty-tickets-go-on-sale/

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/

Loosely based on the 1987 novel stars Paul Mescal, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell, and Andrew Scott, but it's the latter whose performance may prove to be competition for Leonardo DiCaprio at the 2024 Oscars.

Source: https://screenrant.com/oscars-2024-best-actor-andrew-scott-all-us-strangers-leonardo-dicaprio/

Mescal also received a nod at the Spirit Awards in the gender-neutral category of best lead performance, alongside fellow Oscar nominees Cate Blanchett and Michelle Yeoh.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/entertainment/2023/03/05/sharon-horgan-says-irish-success-during-2023-awards-season-is-unsurprising/