Paul Mescal’s career timeline

Paul Mescal's career timeline

Paul Mescal's career timeline

Ready to explore the meteoric rise of Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal? The Irish actor guides us through his transformative roles, from his breakout performance as Connell in NORMAL PEOPLE (2020) – which earned him an Emmy nomination and instant critical acclaim – to his devastating turn as a young father in Charlotte Wells’ AFTERSUN (2022), a performance that garnered him his first Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

Mescal’s raw talent shines through in Andrew Haigh’s deeply moving ALL OF US STRANGERS (2023), and now he steps into one of cinema’s most anticipated roles in Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR 2 (2024). Join GQ’s cover star as he reflects on his craft, chronicling his journey from the intimate portrayal of first love in NORMAL PEOPLE to commanding the epic scale of the GLADIATOR sequel.

Beyond his Oscar nomination, Mescal’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including a BAFTA nomination for AFTERSUN a British Independent Film Award for Best Lead Performance, and the BAFTA TV Award for Leading Actor for NORMAL PEOPLE. His meteoric ascent from stage actor to leading man has established him as one of his generation’s most compelling performers.

Eve Hewson in JAY KELLY

Eve Hewson’s impressive career trajectory takes another significant leap forward as she joins the ensemble cast of Netflix’s highly anticipated film JAY KELLY. The Irish actress, who has been steadily building an impressive résumé with standout performances in BAD SISTERS and BEHIND HER EYES, now finds herself among Hollywood royalty in Noah Baumbach’s upcoming heartbreaking…

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FRAN THE MAN now in theatres

Stephen Bradley’s charming mockumentary FRAN THE MAN brings a beloved YouTube series to the big screen, offering a delightful slice of Irish football culture with veteran comedian Ardal O’Hanlon delivering one of his most entertaining performances in recent years. While some might remember Steve Barron’s MIKE BASSETT: ENGLAND MANAGER from the early 2000s, Bradley’s film…

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VANYA adds additional off-Broadway dates

In a stunning testament to his artistic versatility, Andrew Scott’s groundbreaking one-man adaptation of UNCLE VANYA is extending its Off-Broadway run before even beginning performances, a reflection of the actor’s meteoric rise in recent years. The production, now set to start on March 10 and continue through May 11, 2025, brings Scott’s tour-de-force performance to…

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NORMAL PEOPLE earns 7 Baftas

The popular drama, set in Ireland and based on a novel of the same name by Sally Rooney, is nominated in the director, editing, sound, and photography and lighting categories for a fictional television show. Paul Mescal has been nominated in the leading actor category for his performance as Connell, and Daisy Edgar-Jones is nominated for leading actress for her role as Marianne.

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