The Irish actor is on the fast track to the A-list with an Oscar nomination for "Aftersun" after becoming an internet boyfriend.

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Paul Mescal Is An Oscar-Nominated Actor

Paul Mescal Is An Oscar-Nominated Actor

He will appear in Richard Linklater's "Merrily We Roll Along" and Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" sequel.

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The 27-year-old Mescal will next perform in the West End of London's "A Streetcar Named Desire," playing the part made famous by Marlon Brando.

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Mescal's "Aftersun" is a critically acclaimed drama based on Charlotte Wells' memories of her late father.

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Charlotte Wells' award-winning drama is based on her late father's memories and has been nominated for several awards.

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Mescal grew up in Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland, and played Gaelic football until he caught the acting bug at 16.

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He landed his first role as the Phantom in the school musical "The Phantom of the Opera" and is still chasing the adrenaline rush and stakes.

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Mescal graduated with a bachelor's in acting from Dublin's The Lir Academy in 2017 and worked in theater until he was cast in Hulu's "Normal People" in 2020.

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The show became a social media sensation and Mescal earned Emmy and Critics Choice Award nominations for his performance.

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He was previously linked to singer Phoebe Bridgers, but the couple reportedly broke up late last year.

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He says it is up to him to choose what he says and what he talks about. His private life will remain as private as he chooses to keep it.

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With Melissa Barrera in the upcoming musical drama "Carmen" and Saoirse Ronan in the upcoming sci-fi thriller "Foe," Mescal has six movies in development.

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Mescal makes a good case for itself if only one film is accessible by following the advise of theatre school to aim for three.

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