Live Chemistry Test w/ Daisy Edgar-Jones & Paul Mescal

James Corden challenges "Normal People" stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal to create the kind of electric chemistry they have on the show reading dialogue from random clips he plays for them.
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[@haniap8939]

I'm amazed how in seconds Daisy became Marianne with all the nodding, little smiles etc! I don't mean that Paul is not a good actor, I just noticed the significant change in Daisy's behaviour, Paul's definitely more like Connell.

[@ATP980]

Paul is literally Connell so the contrast isn’t as big but he’s still an incredible actor especially with how flustered he gets with his intimate scenes and how he actually acted in them

[@nikitananda3996]

The most stunning and exceptional actors I’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever

[@peterf5066]

Nikita , i agree, and 2 really lovely people x

[@chriswhamilton]

ha, this guy was most famous for doing sausage adverts in Ireland before Normal People.

[@staycdb]

I totally agree & this clip proves it.

[@maplelu9514]

Not ever but they were really good

[@leonardo4569]

@@chriswhamilton Everybody loves sausage though right?

[@eroche913]

As someone with a neutral Irish accent, I know how hard it is to pull off a neutral Irish accent. Daisy's is the most convincing I've ever heard, she could pass for native and no one would bat an eyelid. And then her performance, what an amazing young actor.

[@eimearoneill]

I’m Irish and I thought she was Irish until I heard her in interviews 😂

[@juliettehamelle1747]

@@eimearoneill same

[@cianobrien3250]

Yeah it's 100% spot on. I was so surprised she wasn't Irish.

[@sakshimaheshwari8683]

Wait, she's not Irish?!

[@mohammedshafiqulislam7334]

Her mum is irish i think.that helped!

[@alianofann]

Marianne with 5G from her mansion and Connell with 3G from his cupboard bedroom 😂

[@ritchiemurphy2078]

She is from a very preveilged background, her father is 1 of the men in the BBC!

[@paramisuliaming4892]

When Daisy said "Overnight" I felt it, you felt it, our quarantine neighbors felt it. Gah!

[@paramisuliaming4892]

@@anne-marieabban4931 It felt like she was discussing something intimate instead of food. Now that's acting.

[@BestAuntieEver]

I was glued to the TV watching and feeling this. 😂

[@NosajKnows]

It made me feel weird.

[@leandrogemelli4204]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn3Yn6CXobFkrMU 😂😂😂😂

[@zakariaraqiq]

The way she said overnight has the same feelings when she said ( it’s not) in the scene when they met in college again ❤️❤️

[@nabilahuda3447]

THE YOGA PANTS BIT WAS SO FUNNY BECAUSE CONNELL WAS LITERALLY LIKE THAT IN THE SHOW WITH HIS "hmm" and "yeah" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ella4323]

nabila huda that’s how Irish lads talk

[@emmabennet888]

@@ella4323 really? I thought it was just like a nervous tick that Paul created for the character.

[@jennabishop1283]

I love how Daisy has found the best lighting in her house and is in the same spot in every video interview she's done in the last month.

[@nate10465]

Hey, once you find a spot that works you hold onto it. Paul was on his couch at first, but has since moved to this blank background. So funny to see the progression of their backgrounds. 😁

[@mayelaar]

And wearing very similar tops, if not the same one 😂 hey what works, works

[@heatworld]

How have we only just watched this? SO FREAKING GOOD ...and now we 100% need to watch Normal People all over again!

[@nunyabizness3878]

How have I ONLY just watched this in November?!!! I may have binged it in one sitting. And I’d gladly do it all over again.

[@doesitmatter143]

ikr

[@shinellebaptiste]

But why am I crying listening to them talk about thinly sliced cabbage?

[@KatGMaine]

Jesus, they're good. That first clip they did, brought me to actual tears. WTF?!

[@lozza2272]

Never get into a relationship with actors this good. I know for me, I'll never win an arguement. I'll be busy doing all the shitty jobs around the house when I am not busy going broke paying all the bills.

[@natyinthehouse]

My god, I was about to say the same thing. There are actual tears streaming down my face.

[@TwoOnlyChildrenxoxox]

@@KatGMaine Same! I laughed and then burst into tears. I’m a goner.

[@MrGamerChoi]

Imagine it is the day before Connell heading to New York. They can't wait for it to set for overnight 😭

[@garethd4107]

This show was fantastic! Highly recommend watching it. They are both so great in it. I was lost in the story

[@lordfarquaad8267]

Gareth D as soon as I finished I started it over so my wife could watch.

[@novadrew3480]

"how long are you gonna let this steep?"- this ACTUALLY sounds like it could be a quote from the show

[@thiri0finchelfan]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS COMMENT!!!!!

[@sophiewong9588]

I wanna see them win an Emmy, maybe a globe...even a bafta. Would love to see it

[@wdrh03]

I want Emmys, Golden Globes, Critic's Choice Awards and BAFTA for them. Lol

[@bleur7498]

Are Oscar's only for American actors and actresses?

[@itshauteoutside]

YH YH open to anyone!

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

They're gonna clean up at the IFTAs

[@seanmulhall9448]

YH YH Oscars are for movies you spastics

[@rustywine7839]

This is so funny. I would've died laughing while doing this. "Overnight" - Daisy really commits to everything with such passion haha

[@MJ18888]

They are such good actors! Daisy is so convincing in everything!

[@randyshanofsky9903]

I love how Daisy drops into her Irish accent for this so effortlessly.

[@kingstumble]

This is her natural accent. She was born in England although her mother is Irish.

[@gsgarciag]

​@@kingstumble Her natural accent is English.

[@kingstumble]

@@gsgarciag That is exactly what I said.

[@gsgarciag]

@@kingstumble Uh, no you didn't. Randy said he loves how she goes into the Irish accent so effortlessly, and you said that's her natural accent. Irish is not her natural accent. English is her natural accent.

[@thalianurul]

I genuinely laugh out loud. It's amazing how actor can deliver such silly dialogue in serious, even sorrowful, manners. No wonder the show is such a big hit with some of the most talented performances in it!

[@ashleighsmith7275]

3:22 when paul said "take that off"

[@andreadimayuga]

Daisy’s “Overnight😳” got me DYINGGGGG. I love these two 😍

[@cianfrancois7030]

I was lucky enough to have Paul Mescals dad as a teacher, he is also called Paul Mescal. The man was always very creative and very into his planes and birds. I can see how his son has his talent! Really cool family

[@SofieBruzelius]

"Fresh crab is hard to get" I died when "Marianne" said that

[@sydneyhocker3310]

Cheers to James Cordon, this is such a hilarious idea and the clips he chose were perfect

[@della8933]

the way I see Paul and Connell as two different people and I'm attracted to both in different ways

[@mileygaby]

SPOT ON

[@peekab00646]

I was ready to cringe but they did an amazing job with these random boring skits. True professionals. Daisy is a champ!

[@mochtegerndane7097]

Bugger me - Daisys eyes even change when she channels Marianne. Pretty good acting.

[@blue_burry1751]

Daisy Edgar-Jones looks like Anne Hathaway

[@lordfarquaad8267]

blue_burry17 i said the same thing when I saw her the first time.

[@j69confessional]

blue_burry17 she does. It was really distracting when watching the show. It made me not really like her character for some reason lol (Anne Hathaway is still annoying lol)

[@leereon1244]

And hairstyle of dakota johnson

[@sophiewong9588]

And Dakota Johnson, a mix between the two I think

[@caroh2809]

Yes this was my first thought when I saw her in Normal People.

[@evlin10]

"overnight" will never sound he same again. what is it with these two. They ignite

[@jessiec4662]

why is no one crying laughing at how hilarious this is omg I love them hahahaha

[@christinescheepmans7693]

Really hilarious with the fresh crab, :-))))). Daisy and Paul are so funny and cute. I love those 2.

[@yiyiluki]

When he asked "how long are we going to let this steep?" I was like yes how long!?!?!?

[@fajarrahmansyah2652]

Daisy's eyes when she said "Overnight" to the camera.. I can't-

[@scottsummers4234]

The acting of these two in the show is phenomenal! Sublime and as natural as it gets. AND THEIR CHEMISTRY IS JUST PERFECTION!

[@catherinecolwell8939]

Lmfao the first oneeeeeee “it’s gonna be part of the slaw” that was one the funniest things I’ve ever seen

[@titanz1029]

I wonder does any non irish person realise that Connell's accent is completely different to Pauls accent lol?

[@laurencollier147]

Titanz 102 they sound pretty much the same to me.

[@aleksandraperegon2947]

i noticed it kinda sounds the same but also different! but not as if i could explain this

[@Grumbo91]

It isn't particularly obvious but does a great job with the sligo twang when in character. Daisy does a great job too considering she's starting from an english accent. At rare times it sounds put in but for the most part is perfect

[@Jovaldo26]

bigredgrumbo what are ya on about?? His Sligo accent is cat, he sounds like he’s from Wexford, but your right and it has to be said her accent is excellent

[@prending]

Yeah its meant to be Paul is from Kildare and Connell is from.sligo so both counties have different accents. All 32 counties in Ireland have a different accent

[@nakion9254]

Her voice is so mystical depressing and just wonderful it gives you a feeling of someone who has gone through alot i have found my new fav actresss

[@Karenortizzz]

I would lovvvve to see bloopers from their actual show. These 2 are amazing actors. I thought they HAD to be dating in real life because they have the most amazing chemistry i have ever seen. I doubt they are tho but wow they can act!

[@millennialstray4215]

He called her maryanne when he busted out laughing

[@jamiericcardo6698]

Weirdly enough, watching this made me appreciate their chemistry more 😂

[@Halliwell1199]

After rewatching Normal People, I just have to watch their interviews. It's kinda soothing because they are laughing and having lots of fun together. Normal People leaves that bitter taste, and I just have to see them happy to feel better. But kudos to both of them, such amazing actors.

[@chlo3mak]

this is so funny HAHAHAH the way daisy was listing the ingredients so delicately as marianne

[@lmca08]

These two are amazing , super bright futures for both of them

[@MiraTell2]

This would have been so cringe, if they didn't do such an amazing job! I love them! They are both incredibly good actors, which made Normal People such a great show

[@nycbass78]

Oh wow!Daisy is so good !can’t wait to see her in more films.The series is just so genuine in conveying the intricacies of first love.

[@Joseph-el2qk]

If they don't sweep the Emmys and the BAFTAs then there's something seriously wrong.

[@loopylou1974]

Totally agree - it deserves all the accolades

[@JonnyRollin]

I haven't even seen the drama,but I'm in love with Daisy Edgar-Jones!

[@Jackson-ig2dn]

Paul Mescal !!!! so attractive!!!!

[@elainedevenney3040]

Bloody loved that .....best interview they have done so far ....I know because I'm totally stalking these two ....awesome

[@kora_carter1796]

Never heard of the show ... am I going 2 go watch it now? Yes yes I am

[@vision3691]

Hmmm yeahh

[@Kari_B61ex]

I watched 'Normal People' on BBC-iplayer and did not realise that Daisy is NOT Irish ...Until a few minutes ago - Normal People is just amazing. It 'felt' real from start to finish... I hadn't read the book before watching. Amazing acting, fantastic script and visually perfect.

[@taintabird23]

I'm Irish. I did not know she was not Irish until I saw an interview. She nailed the Irish accent, perfectly.

[@ronaldobrien6870]

As an Irish person myself, her accent is incredible. I would never suspect for a moment she wasn't from here

[@mariaacosta2471]

I haven't laughed this hard in a long time, love how genuine they are!

[@jonathan12349111]

Give them ALL THE AWARDS!

[@srijitanandi7303]

OHMYGOD THEY'RE BRILLIANT!

[@kalleygirl7]

The way she said “salt” had me blushing omg

[@lesliezarychta3747]

Congratulations to these two, their performance in Normal People was breathtaking. An absolute gift to the world.

[@belginakdeniz1016]

That was incredibly awesome i mean they can easily make random and funny things so emotional and serious.. this is perfect and great acting ,love both them

[@leannemargrethdavid4558]

This is SO hilarious but also the chemistry and drama was so intense. I also got actual chills.

[@leannedavid5842]

I love them so much and I’m literally obsessed with Daisy 😍

[@joeylaird77]

Damn that’s a good Irish accent! She could pass for one of us

[@daido1973]

The "Come on, Marianne" ruined me for life.

[@anabanana_21]

Daisy 🥰

[@MrPeterisaac]

Daisy, those dark, ‘seal cub’ eyes you possess and your voice tone, spoken in that Dublin accent… you are mesmerising and so stunningly beautiful! I sure it’s the same for Paul’s female admirers too!! Loved Normal People and hope it wins ALL the awards it’ll surely be up for, for both of you and everybody else involved. Best series I’ve ever watched!!

[@jamesraleigh9572]

Think it's West of Ireland accent

[@MrPeterisaac]

Yes, you’re right... my mistake 😊

[@lizyy23]

Give each one of them a BAFTA!!! They were just brilliant! 2 weeks later and it stills breaks my heart... #normalpeople

[@KatGMaine]

I can't get over how good they are together. That first clip they did brought me to actual tears. How TF is that possible?!

[@j69confessional]

This was such a great segment! These two together again! The music lol so good and so funny!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheRobkwill]

Wow, the chemistry is palpable. I hope they work together again.

[@slimblu1]

F**k**g Hell...the chemistry between these two is insane... I might have believed in 50 Shades of Grey if it had been this couple...

[@MsGreenmermaid]

'Overnight' 😂😂

[@meganwalshe7]

Even though they are messing around the talent is just oozing off them! I love itttt😍❤️

[@rubytuesday7225]

Absolutely love these two in real life and in character. Couldnt watch it with anyone else, it was so good. Not even my Husband! Can we have a TV program with these two actors every day pleeeeeeze? Or at least every week? Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@katybeale]

The best thing I've seen on the internets. Proper LOLZ. Amazing acting.

[@paulconfrey3758]

The canned crab part 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gsgarciag]

Daisy and Paul are awesome. The way she can change up her accent so effortlessly.

[@anonymousgirl1790]

He is always blushing ... it is so cute

[@christinachic6589]

I freaking love them. Normal people quickly became my favorite show. The book is great.

[@amyrose0913]

I’ll have to read it. The show doesn’t look that deep on the surface, but it is! There’s so much more I need to know that I hope is in the book.

[@christinescheepmans7693]

@@amyrose0913 the show is much better than the book. In the show by how is was filmed so intimistic you always we're together with those two. You always felt their emotions for each other. I didn't had that in the book.

[@aboogienights3000]

Fabulous powerful drama and felt so real as if they are together in real life.

[@binoculolz809]

THEY NAILED THIS AND FOR WHAT??? IM TURNED ON!!!!

[@diptanshusingh1813]

Some genuinely great new actors

[@cariinaferreira9602]

Both are wonderful, but Daisy ... Oh God, she is a splendid actress!

[@minetteglynn5147]

Paul is so shy it’s so precious

[@martinmcdonald4207]

She really has the most beautifull eyes and smile i have seen since Audrey Hepburn.

[@muhammadsalmanmadni7443]

Aww, she's looking beautiful

[@peekab00646]

This is hilarious. Their chemistry is amazing..how is this possible? Daisy and Paul are terrific and looking forward to what they do next!

[@edwincatalan5000]

Woooow i just LOVE Paul and Daisy !!! They are just brilliant this was amazing !!!

[@martaalegriarocha981]

They are simply amazing together... I'm pretty sure they could be happy in real life!!!!

[@MotorCityPhoenix313]

I CANNOT BELIEVE SHE WASN'T NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY!!!! I JUST CANNOT!!!

[@gabriella7084]

my absolute favorite show of all time

[@lucy6103]

daisy’s acting ability is so amazinng 😂

[@manuelaleonardi9650]

IT'S TOO GOOD I'M SCREAMING

[@dee5204]

The canned crab skit reminds me of Connell telling Marianne he's leaving for the summer. She doesn't budge. And fresh crab, like their situationship, is hard to get. Le sigh.

[@flyonthewall1081]

Why is this sooooooo good?!!!!

[@ioannarizou5643]

didn't think it was possible to love them more! you are hilarious and very talented!!

[@nanasakvarelidze9148]

Just like that, she nailed Irish accent! Just.Like.That.

[@hayderhasan2268]

Amazing Love story , It still stuck in my mind .. I cant get over it .. Any one facing this issue ???

[@emily-rf5uy]

not me sobbing over connell talking about canned crab

[@GreenRazzles]

ACTUALLY got chills in every scene. Jesus. Good tips for writers in this - it's all subtext, baby 😂😭

[@littlemissdmac]

Love theseeeeee two so much! ❤

[@tim01473]

Daisy’s a truly amazing actress Fact.

[@balbs724]

3:23 yes, paul

[@SumanthSriramoju]

These two are great actors! Wow!

[@mikimouse8909]

Whew these two

[@angelxspell]

they are so incredible. im still hung up on their chemistry, ugh

[@kingstumble]

Who knew a list of ingredients could sound so alluring? Daisy you can come and read my shopping list any time you like!