Revisit the Time Paul Mescal Called Normal People a ‘Perfect Storm’ That Made Him ‘Global’; DEETS Here

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As a dedicated follower of Paul Mescal’s career, I must admit that his journey from an unknown Irish actor to a global sensation is nothing short of remarkable. His role in Normal People, especially during the pandemic, was like a breath of fresh air for many of us stuck at home.

Currently, Paul Mescal is making waves in Hollywood with projects like Gladiator II and collaborations on a film by Ridley Scott. But let’s not forget that he was once a newcomer, gaining notice for his role in Normal People, where he co-starred with Daisy Edgar-Jones. As we look back on the series that premiered during the pandemic, Mescal has many fond and poignant memories to reminisce about.

In an interview with The Guardian, Paul Mescal, star of All of Us Strangers, discussed how the series catapulted him to fame and recognition in many homes across the country. An article published in November 2022 also shed light on the fact that Mescal’s career shift didn’t unfold quite as he had envisioned.

In an engaging chat, the performer from The Lost Daughter shared that, while he expected some success for the series, it felt akin to experiencing “an ideal convergence of factors” or “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for a budding actor to capture the attention of audiences worldwide.

Yet, the actor found himself unprepared for the aspects that accompanied fame: intense scrutiny.

According to the same source, Paul Mescal stepped away from social media approximately in 2021, expressing that such platforms don’t provide a beneficial experience for his followers by disclosing too many aspects of his personal life.

The “Aftersun” actor expressed that he faced a tough choice: either exit the bus immediately or continue on it. He preferred to disembark, as he put it. Additionally, in the next decade, he might regret discarding his social media accounts; however, this was a decision he felt compelled to make.

Mescal even mentioned that the show “was very sexualized,” while also stating that when it became personal, he was in a position to “choose to not give a s**t about.”

During the lockdown, Normal People served as an enjoyable distraction, but it also sparked much curiosity about Mescal’s physique. It’s equally important to note that his performance in the show won him a TV BAFTA for Best Actor.

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2024-12-09 16:37