Paul Mescal on 'surreal' Oscar nod, who he's bringing to the ceremony and celebration plans

The 27-year-old actor also talked about using his cúpla focal on the Baftas red carpet - and his teacher dad giving him grief afterward
Paul Mescal on 'surreal' Oscar nod, who he's bringing to the ceremony and celebration plans

Paul Mescal and Emily Watson with host Ryan Tubridy on Friday night's Late Late Show 

Paul Mescal has said getting an Oscar nomination for his Aftersun performance was "very surreal" - and revealed who he's bringing to the ceremony next month.

Appearing on the Late Late show on Friday, the Maynooth actor spoke about the moment he found out he had been nominated for an Oscar while Facetiming his family.

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