Paul Mescal on Gladiator II, Irish fans, and future plans

Having stolen our hearts in the much-loved ‘Normal People’ five years ago, Paul Mescal tells Esther McCarthy that accepting the lead in the Gladiator sequel was a ‘no-brainer’

Paul Mescal in conversation with Weekend magazine. Picture: Gareth Cattermole

As he prepares to dominate one gladiatorial arena, Paul Mescal is gazing out from the stadium stands at another.

Having discussed his biggest movie yet in various hotel rooms around the world, Mescal’s home run is being held at Croke Park.