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BIO

Born in Maynooth, he studied acting at The Lir Academy and then performed in plays in Dublin theatres. He rose to fame with his role in the miniseries Normal People (2020), earning a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.



Mescal progressed to film acting with roles in the psychological dramas The Lost Daughter (2021) and God's Creatures (2022). His starring roles as a troubled father in Aftersun (2022) and a mysterious neighbour in All of Us Strangers (2023) earned him nominations for BAFTA Film Awards in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award for the former. He received a Laurence Olivier Award for his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski in a 2022 revival of the play A Streetcar Named Desire. Mescal expanded to big-budget films with a leading role in the historical action film Gladiator II (2024).

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STAGE CREDITS

A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[West End]
2023
Stanley [Replacement]
The Plough and The Stars The Plough and The Stars
[West End]
London Revival at Lyric Hammersmith, 2018
Lieut. Langon

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Mint Theater's NY Premiere Of GARSIDE'S CAREER Begins Limited Engagement At Theatre R Photo
Mint Theater's NY Premiere Of GARSIDE'S CAREER Begins Limited Engagement At Theatre Row
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

Mint Theater Company will present the New York Premiere of Garside's Career by Harold Brighouse (Hobson's Choice), directed by Matt Dickson, opening Thursday February 20th for a limited engagement through March 15th.
Photos: GARSIDE'S CAREER Gets NY Premiere At Mint Theater Company Photo
Photos: GARSIDE'S CAREER Gets NY Premiere At Mint Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Mint Theater Company is presenting the New York Premiere of Garside’s Career by Harold Brighouse (Hobson’s Choice), directed by Matt Dickson, opening Thursday February 20th for a limited engagement through March 15th. See photos from the production.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2025
by - Feb 11, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Hannah Cruz Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film Photo
Hannah Cruz Joins MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Film
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

Hannah Cruz, recently seen on Broadway in Shaina Taub's Suffs, will play Gussie Carnegie in the film of Merrily We Roll Along, joining a cast that already includes Beanie Feldstein, Ben Platt, and Paul Mescal.
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival Photo
Lorenz Hart Film BLUE MOON Sets World Premiere at Berlin Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

Blue Moon, Richard Linklater's new film about lyricist Lorenz Hart, will make its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival during the 2025 edition from February 13-23.
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Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
GARSIDE'S CAREER World Premiere Cast Announced At Mint Theater Company Photo
GARSIDE'S CAREER World Premiere Cast Announced At Mint Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

Mint Theater Company has announced the complete cast for the New York Premiere of Garside's Career by Harold Brighouse (Hobson's Choice), directed by Matt Dickson, beginning performances February 1st for a limited engagement. 
GLADIATOR II Releasing on Digital Tomorrow; Blu-ray Release Coming in March Photo
GLADIATOR II Releasing on Digital Tomorrow; Blu-ray Release Coming in March
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 23, 2024

Gladiator II will be available at home alongside a wealth of behind-the-scenes bonus content when it arrives to purchase on Digital on December 24, 2024.
Video: Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal Talk 'Glicked' Photo
Video: Ariana Grande & Paul Mescal Talk 'Glicked'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024

For Variety's Actors on Actors series, Ariana Grande and Paul Mescal sat down to discuss the 'Glicked' phenomenon, working with Ridley Scott, and being in awe of Cynthia Erivo. Watch the full conversation!
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL Photo
Video: Paul Mescal Sings in GLADIATOR II Musical Parody on SNL
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 8, 2024

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal, who will make his New York stage debut in A Streetcar Named Desire at BAM this season, showed off his voice in a musical version of Gladiator II during his stint as host of SNL last night. Watch the video here!
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WICKED Movie Previews Soar with $19.2 Million, Surpassing GLADIATOR II
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 22, 2024

The new Wicked movie has made $19.2 million in previews this week, including early screenings, some of which were hosted by Amazon for Prime members on Monday.
WICKED Movie Now Tracking for $125M-$150M Million Opening Photo
WICKED Movie Now Tracking for $125M-$150M Million Opening
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

With only a few days away from Wicked's official theatrical opening, updated box office numbers have just been revealed. The film is looking to bring in somewhere between a whopping $125-$150 million, a number significantly up from a previous report less than a month ago.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 12, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 12, 2024
by - Nov 12, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM Photo
Paul Mescal in STREETCAR, Whitney White's MACBETH IN STRIDE & More Play BAM
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

BAM has revealed its 2025 Winter Spring Season, featuring Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire, Whitney White's Macbeth in Stride, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 11, 2024
by - Nov 11, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 11, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Paul Mescal-Led STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Will Play NYC Following West End Return in 202 Photo
Paul Mescal-Led STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Will Play NYC Following West End Return in 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

The Paul Mescal-led production of A Streetcar Named Desire, which won the actor an Olivier award in 2023, will return to the West End in 2025 before transferring to New York. Learn more about the productions plans here!
Will Paul Mescal-Led A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Open on Broadway? Photo
Will Paul Mescal-Led A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Open on Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - Nov 8, 2024

Will Paul Mescal make his Broadway debut in 2025 when A Streetcar Named Desire transfers? An official announcement hasn't been made yet, but we have details here!
WICKED Movie Aiming for $80-85 Million Opening Weekend Photo
WICKED Movie Aiming for $80-85 Million Opening Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

As we inch closer to Wicked's highly anticipated opening this month, box office predictions continue to come in. As of October 31, the November 22 opening weekend is looking to bring in an impressive $80-$85 million.
GLADIATOR II Behind-the-Scenes Special Coming to CBS Photo
GLADIATOR II Behind-the-Scenes Special Coming to CBS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2024

CBS presents THE MAKING OF GLADIATOR II, a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Paramount Pictures’ Gladiator II. The special will give both nostalgic fans and newcomers to the franchise an epic, never-before-seen look at THE MAKING OF GLADIATOR II, Monday, Nov. 18 (10:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Comedian Ania Magliano Adds Extra Show After Selling Out London Run of FORGIVE ME, FA Photo
Comedian Ania Magliano Adds Extra Show After Selling Out London Run of FORGIVE ME, FATHER Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Since announcing her second nationwide tour, Ania Magliano has gone on to sell out her 12 night Soho Theatre run (until Saturday 26th October). Now, she's adding an extra London date at Bloomsbury Theatre on Saturday 15th February 2025.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paul Mescal been in?

Paul Mescal has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Paul Mescal been in?

Paul Mescal has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Paul Mescal's first West End show?

Paul Mescal's first West End show was The Plough and The Stars which opened in 2018

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