Paul Mescal’s course director praises the actor's ‘egoless’ Oscar-nominated performance

Loughlin Deegan said the star portrays his characters in a way that ‘isn’t showy, isn’t demonstrative’

Paul Mescal at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday. Picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

The course director of the acting degree taken by Paul Mescal has said he is “enormously proud” of the star's subtle acting style which has grabbed Hollywood’s attention.

Loughlin Deegan said Mescal portrays his characters in a way that “isn’t showy, isn’t demonstrative”, but resonates more with people as a result – earning him a best actor Oscar nomination at the age of 27.