Paul Mescal continues his impressive ascent in Hollywood with a leading role in the highly anticipated historical gay romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, set to hit theaters on September 12.
Fresh off its debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this Mubi acquisition sees Mescal star as Lionel opposite Josh O’Connor’s David. The film, a passion project for director Oliver Hermanus who first attached Mescal and O’Connor to the script in 2021, tells the poignant story of two young men who fall in love at the New England Conservatory during World War I, only to reunite years later for a profound journey across Northeastern America, collecting folk ballads.
Critics are already singling out Mescal’s performance, with Deadline’s chief film critic Pete Hammond hailing it as potentially “Mescal’s best work in films yet.” This impactful role further solidifies Mescal’s diverse and critically acclaimed recent career, which includes his Academy Award-nominated turn in AFTERSUN (2022), the acclaimed ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), and his upcoming blockbuster GLADIATOR II (2024), demonstrating his range from intimate dramas to grand epics.
As THE HISTORY OF SOUND prepares for its North American release, potentially making a pit stop at the Toronto International Film Festival, it stands as another testament to Mescal’s discerning eye for compelling narratives and his undeniable talent.
🎭 From LOVE/HATE to the West End!
IFTA winner Tom Vaughan-Lawlor is taking on Conor McPherson`s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR alongside Brendan Gleeson, Owen McDonnell, and Kate Phillips.
Dublin`s 3Olympia Theatre (Aug 8-Sep 6) ➡️ London`s Harold Pinter Theatre (Sep 12-Dec 6)
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🎭 The incredibly talented Paul Mescal is starring in the upcoming historical romance, THE HISTORY OF SOUND, hitting theatres Sep 12th!
This film made BIG waves at Cannes, and early reviews are calling it some of Mescal`s best work yet.
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Kerry Condon is earning rave reviews for her gutsy performance in F1 THE MOVIE, proving Irish talent (and accents) belong in the Summer`s biggest blockbusters!
F1 THE MOVIE hits theaters Jun 27 🎬
Liam Neeson, bringing his particular set of skills to comedy! 🤣
Get ready to see the Irish legend like never before in the new NAKED GUN, hitting theaters August 1st.
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New trailer at irishfilmtv.com.
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Watch IN PROCESSS for Negga`s take on craft and the pursuit of creation!
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Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
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Now streaming!
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Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
Pat O`Connor`s masterpiece CAL is back in Irish theatres Jun 13.
Helen Mirren`s Cannes-winning performance still hits different! This Northern Irish masterpiece proves that the most powerful love stories are built on impossible foundations.
More at irishfilmtv.com.
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From BELFAST to THE TOURIST and now this psychological masterpiece, Dornan continues to prove he`s one of Ireland`s most versatile talents. One twin, one woman, one terrible secret... and we`re already obsessed! Coming 2025 and we simply cannot wait! 🔥
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Catch ECHO VALLEY in theaters now or stream on Apple TV+ June 13th 📺
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From Oscar nominations to dancing through office life cycles, our Irish queen continues to prove there`s no creative boundary she won`t cross.
Watch now at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 BELFAST named "City of Film" 🎬
@ni_screen claims a double victory at the Global Production Awards, beating NYC, Sydney & Zagreb in the process! 🌍
The future of film is green, local, and absolutely brilliant! 💚 More via link in bio!
🎬 From Gotham`s darkest villain to romantic lead - Colin Farrell is stepping from shadow to light!
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