Paul Mescal on Becoming a Gladiator, the Weight of Connell's Chain and Those Shorts | LOOKBOOK

(This interview took place before the SAG-AFTRA strike)
For the second episode of Lookbook, we sat down with Esquire's latest cover star, Paul Mescal, to talk about his best looks both on and off screen.
The 'Aftersun' star opens up about how a certain accessory took on a life of its own following the success of 'Normal People'. He also discusses his favourite red carpet outfits and talks about preparing for Ridley Scott's epic.
Check out the cover story: www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a4...
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[@elle_travis]

I really don't think I could get enough of this man. he's amazing.

[@jefftaylor8782]

Lucky for you he’s got 10000 movies coming out

[@christinescheepmans7693]

I think you're not alone 😉

[@mariaokhapkina6971]

Whoever came up with this hairstyle for him, did an amazing job. He looks so attractive

[@robertfloyd4287]

I disagree. I think it badly hides his receding hairline and actually draws attention to it.

[@eldiablo4160]

@@robertfloyd4287who said he’s trying to hide it? Maybe he’s embracing it?

[@tayarmstrong92]

Such insightful and thoughtful answers. I always appreciate listening to him tell his story. It’s admirable how much care he gives to what he does, wears, & says.

[@jeannievrantsis445]

There’s nothing more charming than someone who is self-deprecating. He’s simply lovely.

[@slenderhatesyou]

paul mescal hates on the film industry for 12 minutes straight..... love him

[@saierwe]

WHAT A GORGEOUS MAN, REMINDS ME TO THE ROME STATUES AND SCULPTURES, HE'S LIKE A LIVING MODEL OF PERFECTION, AND I'M NOT EVEN MENTIONING HIS EYES, THOSE SOULFUL BORA BORA BLUE EYES, DAMN...

[@florafazekas4052]

That is exactly what i thought!!! He is purely beautiful

[@insulaarachnid]

I love his voice and delivery, would love to hear any audio work he has done.

[@susanmariefinn1494]

Too many like...like ...s

[@weenuscleetus]

this man is glowing

[@emiliebeaudet3781]

He was like "James Dean" and I was like "you've got that James Dean daydream look in your eyes"

[@christinescheepmans7693]

I hope he doesn't end like James Dean! I hope he can have a long, healthy live with a lot of love and luck at his side.

[@andyroo9381]

This man takes risks, and I like that about him.

[@maureenagnes6675]

Saw. Paul Mezcal in Normal people his acting was incredible,loved the series.

[@bienvenidovelasco6834]

You call that acting. Its deplorable. He is like a driftwood there smh

[@KiKifulton]

Good looking man, and an even better actor.

[@juliekoerner4783]

Brilliant actor - seems to me he just can play anything and delivers everything single time.

[@wholaughsnow]

Time to rewatch Normal People

[@user-st3nk9ui9j]

I bet O'Neills couldn't believe their luck when Paul started being photographed wearing their shorts.

[@martablancasancho1902]

Podría estar escuchándolo todo el día...se ve tan educado, sensible y tímido, espero que siga cosechando éxitos en el futuro dentro o fuera de Hollywood

[@anelerandypatinovillagomez811]

SAME hermana!!

[@kimberlytomlinson9464]

Nice comment

[@leanwest]

En All of us strangers va a estar increible !

[@martablancasancho1902]

@@leanwest seguro!! Aunque sea lacrimógena 😅🥰

[@christinescheepmans7693]

He really has charisma 😄 and of course a good looking guy.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

He’s just so cute ❤

[@AntoniaElaixa]

Love him!❤

[@jackieboyborden]

I eat up any little morsel about Aftersun's production

[@ggt47]

As an Irish "actor" Paul gives me hope.

[@beachfan9380]

What a sweetie!

[@christinescheepmans7693]

He sure is❤😊

[@anelerandypatinovillagomez811]

Te amo paulito!

[@stellatigges220]

the sight of Paul made me like this video within 6 seconds

[@lidiacorrea2064]

Te quiero mucho Paul Mescal

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Those actors he is talking about had lived a life and had an edge and mystery to them. It was pre internet and social media and they were not the clcik of a button away promoting an enrgy drink or taking anout their favourite sneakers.

[@tiwiogunye]

he's so perfect wow

[@janetgorman3690]

Paul Newman...yes, excellent choice

[@johndevir]

The part where he talks about Gladiator is at the 10:49 mark.

[@lemonysnicket9460]

I NEED THAT COLOR JACKET HOLY SHIT

[@allisonmyers5874]

Watching Casablanca to hurt your own feelings is such a mood

[@kenzpigman2348]

ugh hes such a lil cutie

[@nicksterp2805]

I've seriously watched normal people 20 times. He's delicious

[@camilaleon810]

❤

[@Eyelaashh]

Those 6th class discos were something else hahaha

[@emilee7021]

why did you guys title the aftersun portion of the video “after song” 💀

[@alexhaynes7220]

When is the trailer out

[@ahmadashrafsedki14]

in the youtube headline it says 'after song' it's actually 'after sun' LOL

[@ebsnotebook]

The background music really doesn't do Paul's deep thoughts justice here.

[@not.gracey]

paul having the sunflower hair in highschool just legitimising the theory that he's secretly australian

[@2693742]

Aren't all white Australians actually Irish?

[@okcoolros4121]

they're mostly british i think@@2693742

[@yakubusulley9067]

When he said “James Dean” I had to check the picture again cos I needed the confirmation😂😂😂 If u know u know😅

[@asheranderson9484]

Does anyone know which brand he’s talking about that patches together vintage pieces?

[@b83l]

Ragyard

[@ranaabdulahi5668]

habibi

[@nautilusshell4969]

Yeah, like.

[@sophsbookss]

its after sun...not after song

[@lynemckeller]

Where did his accent go😭

[@alanmoran5383]

Chris Hemsworth would make a Lucius that you

[@1991jdclark]

I can't want to see him in Gladiator 2.

[@PutinosauRUS]

I don't want to see him in Gladiator 2 either

[@thezenable]

Drink alcohol every time he says like and you will get drunk in 3 minutes xD little annoying to hear like, like , like so many times

[@DynishaRandle]

I keep trying to like this kid but I just don’t get it

[@ree-kw1ll]

what's not to like about him

[@az55544]

The absolute emptiness of all of these words and the utter insignificance that they have in the real world is like talking to a 12 year old. Speaking with him must be a chore. There is no real lived experience that he has to speak of.

[@bennyjets2685]

Oh love, did he reject you back in high school?

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

what do you want him to do Start doing summersaults, and burst into song.

[@jiyu9277]

He was asked to talk about clothes and you wanted him to speak about his life experience??

[@tiwiogunye]

hahaha@@djbillybopdjbillybop2817