Love 'All of Us Strangers' Star Paul Mescal? Check Out These 5 Roles to See Why Gay Fans Love Him

"Normal People"

American audiences are beginning to witness the rise of Paul Mescal's star in recent films, but British viewers have known about the sexy Irishman for quite some time. Due in large part to his starring role as Connell Waldron on BBC Three's "Normal People," Mescal's penchant for romantic leading parts stems from his background in television. Starring alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in the drama series, Mescal provides depth to an enigmatic character that's seen from school days through to young adulthood.

"Normal People" lasted 12 episodes and helped launch Paul Mescal's acting career in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The theater veteran's first appearance on television was often considered the first time the actor's strength in intimacy and psychological dramas was initially explored. The role garnered so much praise that Mescal was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards.

"Normal People" is streaming on Hulu.

"Foe"

One of 2023's headlines might have been taken up by the sexiness of Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal having a love affair in "All of Us Strangers," but the movie "Foe" introduced Mescal's range to the viewing public. Starring alongside fellow Irish actor Saoirse Ronan, the science fiction flick sheds light on a married couple's struggles when Mescal's character, Junior, must serve on a space station.

"Foe" hasn't received as much attention as "All of Us Strangers" has, but it's worth watching for Ronan and Mescal's romantic scenes alone. The film leans heavily on its science fiction elements and the future of artificial intelligence, making for an exciting watch of two strong performers.

"Foe" is streaming on Amazon's Prime Video.

Paul Mescal's Future

Paul Mescal has been relevant in entertainment for a few years, but his future roles are picking up steam in the press for what the actor might achieve at the box office very soon. Mostly sticking to independent movies, Mescal's resume is about to explode with confidence as he embarks on two very high-profile ventures that audiences seem eager to witness.

Mescal has been cast as Lucius in Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel to 2000's Gladiator, slated for release on November 22, 2024. The epic drama co-stars many Hollywood hunks like Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and Pedro Pascal. Audiences should fully expect to see Mescal donning a Roman loincloth for the role in a genre that elevated Russell Crowe's star power over 20 years ago.

Though not to be released anytime soon, director Richard Linklater's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy "Merrily We Roll Along" is currently the talk of Hollywood purely based on Paul Mescal's casting as the lead, Franklin Shepard. Co-starring Beanie Feldstein and Ben Platt, the film has been sworn to secrecy for its audacious multi-year filming schedule, which has already gone into production and won't finish until the film's 2040 release date. The movie will be the ultimate showcase for Mescal's theatrical roots and might even prove that the actor can sing and dance his way into our hearts.