Paul Mescal says he'd get 'profoundly depressed' if life changes further due to fame

The Maynooth star said he would be in a "bad spot" if Gladiator 2 means more people stop him on the street

Irish actor Paul Mescal, who stars in Gladiator 2, has said he does not know what an increased level of fame could mean (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Paul Mescal has said he'd get "profoundly depressed" if more people stopped him in the street as a result of global fame with Gladiator 2.

Mescal, who will reportedly play the lead character of Lucius, Lucilla’s grown-up son in the Gladiator sequel, told the  Sunday Times he'd be in a "bad spot" if the role affects his life in that way.