Paul Mescal

2023 - 1 - 24

Aftersun Aftersun

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Examiner"

'I'm sobbing': Paul Mescal's family and An Cailín Ciúin celebrate ... (Irish Examiner)

Paul Mescal has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in Aftersun — and his family couldn't be prouder.

my mum got a haircut today in prep for her chemotherapy and then paul got nominated for an oscar life is so crazy— nell mescal (@nellmescal_) His parents, Dearbhla, and Paul were also present on the call and beaming with pride. "My mum got a haircut today in prep for her chemotherapy and then Paul got nominated for an Oscar life is so crazy," she wrote on social media.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "hotpress.com"

Colin Farrell, Paul Mescal land their first best actor Oscar nominations (hotpress.com)

The Oscar nominees were announced today, January 24th, at 1:30pm Irish time.

Out of the blue, Colm decides he no longer wants to speak or socialize with Pádraic, leaving the latter shellshocked over losing his “best friend.” While his sister (Kerry Condon), tries to temper his reaction, Pádraic refuses to adhere to the new status quo which causes Colm to take increasingly drastic measures. He reacted to the announcement today, stating: "Just so grateful to the Academy for all the love it's shared with the @Banshees_Movie cast and crew. A heartfelt congratulations to all the lads!" “I’m not saying I even got there but the aspiration kept me going. “Martin McDonagh I owe you so much man," he said on stage. "This is truly a special moment for everyone involved in Aftersun," Paul Mescal stated, reacting to his Best Actor nomination.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Mirror"

Oscar nominations 2023: Paul Mescal, Colin Farrell and Kerry ... (Irish Mirror)

The 95th Academy Awards will be held March 12 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and televised live on ABC.

“The Fabelmans” “The Banshees of Inisherin” “The Whale” “The Elephant Whisperers” [nominated for best supporting actress](https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/actress-kerry-condon-could-set-28458190?recirculation_test=true) for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin. “Tár” [film](https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/?recirculation_test=true) fans as The Banshees of Inisherin was nominated in several categories along with several other Irish productions. “The Batman” “Elvis” “The Flying Sailor” Jimmy Kimmel will be returning to host the highly anticipated event. “The Red Suitcase”

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Newstalk"

Oscars 2023: Colin Farrell and Paul Mescal both nominated for Best ... (Newstalk)

Colin Farell and Paul Mescal have both been nominated for the Best Actor award at the Oscars.The...

The film was nominated for Best Film and Best Screen Play, while writer/director Martin McDonagh was nominated for Best Director. The Northern Irish film An Irish Goodbye was nominated for Best Live-Action Short. Colin Farrell and Paul Mescal were both nominated for the Best Actor award.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FM104"

Nell Mescal shares Paul Mescal's reaction to his Oscar nomination (FM104)

Irish actor Paul Mescal has been nominated for his first-ever Oscar. The Normal People star was nominated for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun this ...

(Via Instagram/ @nellmescal) How on earth did this happen?" Paul's sister Nell Mescal shared the snap a few minutes after the news of his nomination.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Goss.ie"

Paul Mescal lands his first Oscar nomination (Goss.ie)

The 26-year-old is up against fellow Irish actor and The Banshees of Inisherin star Colin Farrell, Elvis star Austin Butler, The Whale's Brendan Fraser, and ...

“Sophie’s recollections become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn’t.” The nominations for Actor in a Leading Role go to… The Kildare native is up for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the film Aftersun.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Lovin.ie"

Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and An Cailín Ciúin among the Irish ... (Lovin.ie)

Incredible scenes.Today was a day for the record books in Irish cinema history with five actors and two Irish films performing incredibly across the board.

Condon was nominated for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin. Outside of the acting categories, Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Finally, two Irish actors – Paul Mescal and Colin Farrell – were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Leading Actor for their performances in Aftersun and The Banshees of Inisherin, respectively.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent.ie"

Oscar nominations 2023: Colin Farrell up against Paul Mescal for ... (Independent.ie)

Colin Farrell has received an Oscar nomination for best actor for The Banshees of Inisherin, and will go up against fellow Irishman Paul Mescal for Aftersun ...

The films that are there are just incredible and Paul is just one of those lucky boys to be in that mix.” Kerry Condon has been nominated for best supporting actress for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin. Another nod for best score gives Williams his 53rd nomination, a number that trails only Walt Disney's 59. Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans struggled to catch on with audiences, but the director's autobiographical coming-of-age tale has landed Spielberg his 20th Oscar nomination and eighth nod for best director. The film has also been nominated for best original score, and for best original screenplay by Martin McDonagh. “This is truly a special moment for everyone involved in Aftersun. The 10 movies up for best picture are: Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Banshees of Inisherin, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water, Elvis, All Quiet on the Western Front, Women Talking and Triangle of Sadness. This is bananas,” he said in a statement. It’s crazy. “Nobody knows (beforehand) so it’s nerve-wrecking. “I didn’t watch them. Best picture, score and best original screenplay for The Banshees of Inisherin

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Evening Standard"

Colin Farrell 'beyond honoured' to receive first best actor Oscar ... (Evening Standard)

The actor received the coveted nod alongside veteran English actor Bill Nighy and Normal People star Paul Mescal – who both also claimed their first.

I’m absolutely thrilled for the whole brilliant cast and everyone at home. Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Banshees Of Inisherin and All Quiet On The Western Front all received nominations in the coveted best picture category, along with The Fabelmans. Thank you Martin. Thank you Academy. Irish talent was well-represented across other major categories, with Gleeson nominated for best actor in a supporting role for The Banshees Of Inisherin, alongside Keoghan, and Condon recognised in the best supporting actress category. This is bananas, thank you!”

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Mail"

Paul Mescal discovers he is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar (Daily Mail)

Paul Mescal's younger sister said she felt 'sick with pride' as she shared a photo of the moment her brother discovered he was an Academy Award nominee.

Paul's latest bout of good news comes after he was also nominated for a BAFTA for the same role. Tweets: She then shared a series of tweets as the news sunk in with the first reading: 'I'M SOBBING', and then 'how on earth did this happen' She then shared a series of tweets as the news sunk in with the first reading: 'I'M SOBBING', and then 'how on earth did this happen.'

Post cover
Image courtesy of "cosmopolitan.com"

Paul Mescal's family losing it over his Oscar nomination is the cutest (cosmopolitan.com)

It's official – Paul Mescal is an Academy Award nominee! After much discussion over the past few weeks, the Irish-born actor, who many of us fell head over ...

“This is truly a special moment for everyone involved in Aftersun. This is bananas, thank you!” His sister also took to Instagram, where she showed a throwback of her and her two brothers jumping on a trampoline:

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Post"

Oscar nominations for Paul Mescal, The Quiet Girl and The ... (Irish Post)

CRITICALLY acclaimed Irish film The Banshees of Inisherin has received nine Oscar nominations tod...

Nielsen), Music -Original Score (Carter Burwell), Best Picture and Writing (Original Screenplay). Elsewhere Irish language film The Quiet Girl was nominated in the International Feature Film Category, where it goes up against the likes of World War One film All Quiet on the Western Front, and Irish actor Paul Mescal, of Normal People fame, was nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for his part in the movie Aftersun. The film has been nominated for the following Oscars: Actor in a Leading Role (Farrell), Actor in a Supporting Role (Gleeson), Actor in a Supporting Role (Keoghan), Actress in a Supporting Role (Condon), Directing (McDonagh), Film Editing (Mikkel E.G.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Deadline"

Paul Mescal's 'Streetcar Named Desire' Moves To West End Amid ... (Deadline)

Oscar Nominee Paul Mescal Transfers Acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire Into The West End.

The success of A Streetcar Named Desire is a creative triumph for Rebecca Frecknall, its director. “I don’t want to make movies liked Aftersun for the rest of my life. His rugged good looks wrapped in a rugby player’s physique are combined with a quicksilver ability to inhabit any kind of part. When news broke of Mescal’s nomination, the Almeida’s box office manager reported a tsunami of calls and emails such was the demand for tickets. The Phoenix holds 1,012 seats. [Paul Mescal](https://deadline.com/tag/paul-mescal/)’s Irish eyes are smiling, and doing a jig as well.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Paul Mescal, the Oscar nominee Gen Z will be rooting for (CNN)

Paul Mescal, seen here in London in 2022, received his first Academy Award nomination for his role in "Aftersun." David M. Benett/Getty Images.

After starring in a number of theater plays in the UK, Mescal hit the lottery with his first mainstream role in “Normal People,” putting him on the fast track to international stardom. Everyone from Gen Z to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voting body – and those in between – have taken notice. He began his acting training at The Lir Academy in Dublin. He also earned a Critics Choice Award nomination and won a BAFTA TV Award. “Aftersun” marked Mescal’s first major film role. [“Normal People,”](https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/opinions/watching-normal-people-in-abnormal-times-spivey-caddell/index.html) in which he starred alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, that put Mescal on the map.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Examiner"

Far from a normal day for Paul Mescal's mother (Irish Examiner)

Just hours after Dearbhla Mescal got a haircut in preparation for chemotherapy, she was crying tears of pride and joy after Paul, 26, was nominated for an Oscar ...

Feels like a huge family outing on the cards," he said. A heartfelt congratulations to all the lads," he said. “I'm just so grateful to the Academy for all the love it's shared with the' cast and crew. "What a day for the Irish film industry on a world stage. This is bananas, thank you!" “The love of his life is theatre, and he’ll come to life, and get on with the job,” she said.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Mirror"

Paul Mescal's Oscar nomination bittersweet as his mum gets ready ... (Irish Mirror)

Dearbhla Mescal previously revealed that she was diagnosed with a type of bone marrow cancer last year.

To be recognised by the Academy is such an insane honour and I'm so utterly grateful. This is bananas, thank you!" Dearbhla said: “I have decided that I am going to cut my hair short today - as a first cut. I’m going to get emotional I just waited for the WhatsApp. “I don’t watch them [the announcements] because I find them way too stressful, I was folding washing.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Sunday World"

Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal celebrate Oscar nods in sweet ... (Sunday World)

Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal shared the monumental moments they were nominated for Oscars with their families.

'brink of death' I’m absolutely thrilled for the whole brilliant cast and everyone at home. It is a historic amount of Academy Awards nominations for Irish talent, with Banshees of Inisherin alone surpassing the seven-time nominated Irish film In the Name of the Father. Thank you all.” Thank you Martin. Thank you Academy.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "digitalspy.com"

Normal People's Paul Mescal responds to his first-ever Oscar ... (digitalspy.com)

Normal People's Paul Mescal has responded to being nominated for his first-ever Oscar, after he received the nod for his role in Aftersun.

It was kind of moving against the trope that we normally see with single dads." "It's refreshing to see separated parents when neither is an antagonist. "I remember reading the script and seeing that Calum and Sophie’s mum had a natural rapport, that there's genuine care between them and I think that it is a positive position to put your child. To be recognised by the Academy is such an insane honour and I'm so utterly grateful. This is bananas, thank you!" [Normal People](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a32298343/normal-people-season-2-release-date/)'s Paul Mescal has responded to [being nominated](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/oscars/a42621296/oscar-2023-nominations-academy-awards-full-list/) for his first-ever [Oscar](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/oscars/), after he received the nod for his role in [Aftersun](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a42001955/aftersun-review-how-to-watch/).

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Dublin Live"

Paul Mescal's mum was 'folding the washing' during 'nerve-racking ... (Dublin Live)

The Maynooth man picked up a nomination for Best Actor for his role in Aftersun in what was a great day for Irish cinema.

[Colin Farrell](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/colin-farrell) was nominated for Best Actor for his role in the film while [Barry Keoghan](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/barry-keoghan) and [Brendan Gleeson](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/brendan-gleeson) received nominations for the supporting actor category and Kerry Condon was nominated for best supporting actress. [cancer](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/cancer) in July last year. An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) has been nominated for Best International Feature Film. [Ireland](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/ireland) saw major success yesterday with a total of 14 Irish nominations for the Oscars being announced. [RTE](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/rte) Radio One: "I presumed that people always knew before it got announced. The news, however, was bittersweet for the family as Dearbhla was preparing for her chemotherapy. She added: "I would post the video of my reaction but those tears were UGLY." I am so proud it is making me sick." So I was folding the washing and Paul was obviously at work. She said: "I'M SOBBING. The news came as a delight to the Mescal family who celebrated over a video call. Nell is in London and Donnacha is in New York so he was only just up.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "FM104"

Heartbreak for Paul Mescal as his mum prepares for chemotherapy ... (FM104)

Dearbhla Mescal previously revealed that she was diagnosed with a type of bone marrow cancer last year.

Dearbhla said: “I have decided that I am going to cut my hair short today - as a first cut. I’m going to get emotional Dearbhla previously shared with her own followers on Instagram that she was diagnosed with Multiple myeloma - a type of bone marrow cancer - in July last year.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Examiner"

Paul Mescal on Heinz ketchup, family dinners and his favourite ... (Irish Examiner)

In discussing his dream starter, the 26-year-old revealed that his mother Dearbhla goes a bit “bananas” at Christmas time.

Elephant and Castle Mescal has quite the ring to it. That's the center of the dish. The chicken wings are not the same anymore,” he says. "It has taken me a second to go back to Easy Singles and ketchup. Explaining Irish sports to the English hosts, he says: “Gaelic football — you can pick the ball up in your hands. The Irish actor andstar is the latest guest on the UK-based Off Menu podcast with Ed Gamble and James Acaster.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "RTE.ie"

Paul Mescal on Aftersun - the Oscar nominee talks to RTÉ Arena (RTE.ie)

Paul Mescal received his first Oscar nomination yesterday for his role in the film Aftersun. In it he plays Calum, a young separated but idealistic father ...

Wells was inspired to write the screenplay after stumbling across a childhood photograph of herself taken on a foreign holiday in the 1990s. Please review their details and accept them to load the content. In it he plays Calum, a young separated but idealistic father who sets off on a package holiday to Turkey with his pre-teen daughter, Sophie played by newcomer Frankie Corio.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BreakingNews.ie"

Paul Mescal's mother hopes to join him at Oscars as she awaits ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The actor (26) could become the youngest winner of the best actor trophy for his role in Aftersun.

"What a night it's going to be in March," she told RTÉ's Morning Ireland. Irish actors and filmmakers received a record 14 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, scooping five of the 20 acting spots up for grabs and for the first time earning a nod for a feature film made in the Irish language. "If everything goes okay, I just might be there.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Independent.ie"

Paul Mescal: everything you didn't think you wanted to know about ... (Independent.ie)

Paul Mescal's Oscar nomination for his performance in Aftersun is a long way from the Kildare man's screen debut in a Denny sausages advertisement just five ...

Fittingly, Mescal goes head to head with Banshees star Colin Farrell in the Best Actor Oscars category. He also has a younger brother Donnacha. His parents Dearbhla and Paul are a garda and a teacher. The low-key romantic drama was a smash hit during lockdown. A major hit with fans was the romance between Mescal and Bridgers, which was sparked in 2020 through a Twitter exchange between the pair. Similar to his character in Normal People, Mescal was a GAA star in his normal life, Playing Gaelic football underage for Kildare, he represented the county at U21 and minor level before pursuing a career in acting.

Explore the last week