Paul Mescal: From Gaelic Football Player to Emmy-nominated Actor

TLDRPaul Mescal, known for his roles in "Normal People" and "The Lost Daughter," talks about his experiences as an actor and the challenges of working on non-verbal films. He also shares his rehearsal vacation with his co-star and his surprising talent for shucking oysters. Mescal reflects on his Gaelic football days and how they influenced his acting career. Catch him in his latest film, "Aftersun."

Key insights

✨Paul Mescal was highly impressed by the script of "The Lost Daughter" due to its non-verbal presentation and intense nature.

🏖️Before filming "Aftersun," Mescal took a two-week rehearsal vacation with his co-star, Frankie.

🌊Mescal learned how to shuck oysters for his role in "The Lost Daughter" and gained a middling skill in the process.

🌽In his earlier years, Mescal played Gaelic football, a sport combining rugby and soccer, but had to give it up after breaking his jaw.

📺Mescal gained widespread recognition for his role in the series "Normal People," which gained popularity during the pandemic.

Q&A

What was Paul Mescal's impression of "The Lost Daughter" script?

—Mescal was highly impressed by the script due to its non-verbal presentation and intense nature.

Did Paul Mescal take a rehearsal vacation for the film "Aftersun"?

—Yes, Mescal took a two-week rehearsal vacation with his co-star Frankie before filming "Aftersun."

Did Paul Mescal genuinely learn how to shuck oysters for a film?

—Yes, Mescal learned how to shuck oysters for his role in "The Lost Daughter," and he now has a middling skill in it.

What sport did Paul Mescal play in his earlier years?

—Mescal played Gaelic football, a sport combining rugby and soccer, but had to give it up after breaking his jaw.

How did Paul Mescal gain recognition during the pandemic?

—Mescal gained widespread recognition for his role in the series "Normal People," which became popular during the pandemic.

Timestamped Summary

00:05Paul Mescal, known for his roles in "Normal People" and "The Lost Daughter," talks about his experiences as an actor and the challenges of working on non-verbal films.

01:51Mescal took a two-week rehearsal vacation with his co-star, Frankie, before filming "Aftersun."

03:13Mescal learned how to shuck oysters for his role in "The Lost Daughter" and gained a middling skill in the process.

04:40In his earlier years, Mescal played Gaelic football, a sport combining rugby and soccer, but had to give it up after breaking his jaw.

06:20Mescal gained widespread recognition for his role in the series "Normal People," which gained popularity during the pandemic.

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