Paul Mescal on Normal People, Daisy Edgar-Jones and naked scenes | The Sunday Times Style

[@judithtoner1196]

“Filming the sex scenes in normal people was.. safe and empowering” such a great answer. He brought those scenes to life so beautifully.

[@fionadublin7848]

Judith Toner great answer that

[@athenastauropoulos2762]

he deserves an award for the scene where he’s crying with the therapist. unbelievable 👏🏼

[@jasonlang9074]

💯 %

[@sogiki]

Best acting I’ve seen in decades. That scene broke me.

[@carolvause1796]

When was this??? Gosh! I have seen the entire season...how could I miss!! Also, I was watching a mashup and there was a scene where they were skyping...and he falls asleep...no idea when that happened either. Damn!

[@healthnutsuk]

yes, it was really incredible!

[@caroh2809]

Completely agree. I have never been so mesmerised by a performance or felt so convinced by the emotion. It was unbelievably heart wrenching and honest.

[@SquishyJello]

This show is terrifyingly good it hurts.

[@tamchachua]

Very accurate description! I was so invested in their lives I felt very sad for a whole day. The ending was both happy and so incredibly sad it really messed with me!

[@thewiz4]

I'm over here thinking I was the only one

[@maya7400]

Tam Chachua hahaaa same, I literally bawled my eyes out for a couple of hours, really got me

[@rainbowkitten8990]

I am going to start watching it tomorrow!! I can't wait

[@yishaiwhite9730]

The scene where they meet again at the party at Trinity made my heart race so much. I know I should have expected it but that shot where they recognise each other and he has become awkward whilst she has emerged into a social butterfly is stunning

[@jessicapreston9808]

I loved how when he was walking into the party you could see a girl standing in a group outside who looked like she maryann’s bangs..I screamed “is that HER?!?!” And is WAS!!

[@Ecbb610]

Same... I should have expected it, but I didn’t? My jaw dropped and like you, my heart raced! This show is one of a kind, I loved it so much.

[@wika190]

@@jessicapreston9808 yesss

[@JuliaJiggs]

As soon as the guy said his girlfriend was from their hometown I knew it was Marianne

[@mid264]

This is why ill be watching this again (and again and again) and to cry again (and again and again)

[@jennyb5385]

One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. And while I LOVE Marianne and Connell, if I were to answer who my favorite character is, it would probably be Lorraine, Connell's mom. She is both loving and supportive, but also not afraid of calling him out when he's being an ass. "I don't think it's bad you're feeling bad" and "my stupid teenage mistake was you my love" (I'm paraphrasing) were great lines

[@Mwriggles]

Jenny B totally agree!

[@nouhailamarchiche4774]

OMG I totally agree with you Jenn and those lines are my fave too

[@ElizabethMerritt]

she was so great!! one of my faves was niall

[@Naaaxy]

I laughed so hard at that teenage mistake line loool. Lorraine is the best

[@julieg25]

Ive watched the series 2x already

[@charlottegreenway5307]

I really like how normal people depicted the sex scenes, very real and respectful glad they felt empowered while filming

[@Emily-cb5ut]

'Safe and empowering' 🥺

[@mOOnpEEls]

Cant imagine how soft porn can be empowering. I think it’s just a PR safe answer but doest really mean anything.

[@Emily-cb5ut]

@@mOOnpEEls I think if you were at a point filming these scenes where you felt completely comfortable in your own body, maybe for the first time, that would feel safe and empowering for me.

[@jennamassey1198]

PAUL MENTIONING PHEOBE AND NOW HE IS DATING HER 🥰🥰❤️

[@maddiem8785]

AND NOW THEYRE ENGAGED

[@agreatmanifestor6655]

@@maddiem8785 how did ypu know that they were engaged ?

[@mariaocampo2479]

@@maddiem8785this aged terrible

[@tildamay]

normal people cast content is one of the only things keeping me going right now

[@ismeneedecaste3592]

These two actors managed to show us the best tv series or movie relantionship between two people. Ever. Never seen anything as real as this. In fact, they're so good, it's making me wonder if it was an extremely conscious thing or just luck or something...Whatever it is, I've never seen two people belong to each other more (Conell and Marianne). This is what two parts of a whole actually means.

[@annewas46]

I have been thinking about this as well. Obviously, they are both naturally talented actors. But, did the fact that they were "new" actors help? I don't know. They showed maturity beyond their years. The show was/is excellent.

[@ismeneedecaste3592]

@@annewas46 Couldn't agree with you more!

[@ventibreeze6648]

Just binge watched all twelve episodes. So good, very moving, I cried, parts of it made me angry, parts of it triggered emotions from my past. Brilliant storyline, complex characters, I’d love to see a second series.

[@julieg25]

I just finished watching it for the 2nd time. I would binge this many more times. I would love a 2nd season of it.

[@louie_24]

@@julieg25 will there be a 2nd season?

[@MelissaNgai]

LOVE that he loved Phoebe's album and then started dating her. Such a cool industry to work in and be able to meet the people you really admire honestly

[@alprince1999]

this show. While I was watching it I could actually feel the emotions, the same emotions I felt when I was 19 and fell in love so hard. The insecurity, the butterflies in my stomach, the frustration... Took me by surprise actually and made me very emotional. I'm in my 30's now and have never been in love since then. But I still love that person even if we're not together anymore, probably always will. Not sure I'll ever feel like that again but one can only hope...

[@lolciao3279]

You are lucky, cause you fell in love. I have never been in love with someone. I am 21

[@user-ff5le5wz5r]

looks like i will be traveling to ireland after lockdown and camping out at that pub he loves

[@joannele2857]

same!

[@julieedmunds9258]

Would love to meet him, very talented young man.

[@kirstenrubberducky]

He's absolutely phenomenal in this show. Such a raw, realistic and considerate performance. Can't wait to see more from him!

[@chlo3mak]

HIM MENTIONING PHOEBE BRIDGERS?? ABSOLUTE TASTE

[@fz2117]

and now they’re together 😏😏😏

[@imtired185]

and now they’re engaged !!

[@giulsthecherry]

and now they broke up!

[@Frankiez220]

I don’t use words and sentences like ‘awesome’ and ‘ mind blowing’ and ‘the best I’ve seen for a while’ but I have to use them here. It touched something deep inside me. This will win awards.

[@msJmarcus1]

I can't wait until he begins getting the attention and awards he deserves. what an incredible performance.

[@kg8063]

He's so handsome! Was truly beautiful to watch him in the show. I actually felt like all the intimate sex scenes were just an extension of Connell and Marianne's intimate conversations. Like one long dialogue that was both physical and emotional..

[@peacetea1001]

he's amazing. and what a character. seeing a leading male character like Connell be so vulnerable and emotional was what kept me coming back for more. normally, if Connell was a stereotypical male role in dramas I would be bored as hell of the series because its about normal peoples' lives and constantly sad. but this series was so amazing because it felt new seeing a character like Connell

[@claudettetillier4318]

"The world is... going to get better." Aaawwww!! Optimism at its best. And he loves Gene Kelly & Patti Smith. What a dude! Xx

[@tricia7146]

I was impressed with the Gene Kelly references too!

[@SamanthaMayMusic]

Love his appreciation for Gene Kelly, his answer to filming the sex scenes being "safe and empowering" and "the world is going to get better". What a lovely guy.

[@saisayhan5393]

I would be lying if I said I don’t want to pinch his cheeks so bad.

[@saltandsee]

Which cheeks?

[@ruinnaimperii4686]

Alysia Strong you have been a bad girl

[@zerotonin9112]

@@saltandsee down bad are we?

[@TheJoya1234]

Oh my gosh he’s adorable. And he and Daisy are fearless and astounding actors. Normal People the book and show is absolutely fantastic.

[@jrr4475]

Anyone think he looks like a mix of Niall Horan and Daniel Radcliffe?

[@jeanneseguineau6922]

YES

[@sratus]

no

[@sheilamccabe1]

Omfg yea 🤣

[@emerkinsella470]

Lol that funny cuz both him and Niall are Irish

[@marqueswilsonn]

I’m a stoic guy but Christ almighty, Normal People had me feeling every-single-emotion.

[@tildamay]

a phoebe bridgers fan!! "stranger in the alps" has been the ultimate quarantine album

[@demacto13]

Great series, truly one of the best I've seen in a while. Can't help but to fall in love with Paul Mescal's character.

[@lianmitchell1428]

He seems like such a sweet person and really easy to get along with! I really hope to see him in more shows and movies...such a talented actor!

[@caitlinbrennan9039]

Omg his accent is even cuter off screen. Sucker for an Irish accent having Irish parents and all.

[@einSky]

Irish accent is the best ♥️

[@user-es7ui5mc1m]

how cute is it that his album to remember his teenage years is his girlfriends album?

[@c.greystone9825]

Due to the genuine innocence, openness and purity in the portrayal of their characters by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, after the 3rd episode, I can't help but feel that I'm a voyeur looking in from the window, intruding and prying inexorably into their private intimate lives in the show. I don't feel this way with other tv shows. Normal People deserves all the accolades and awards.

[@carolpaterson5312]

I read the book a week or so ago and didn’t want to watch the series until I’d finished as often films or programmes do not compare. Wow the programme was incredible and exactly as I had imagined in my head. Brilliant acting. Please Sally write volume 2. Don’t leave us hanging !

[@Mpatricia1026.]

He's so well-spoken. I love him!

[@lucyd57]

“Safe and empowering” honestly most of the sex scenes exposed the beauty of sex and the act of making love. I love his answer

[@stacychen37]

He's so charming, hope we see more of him in films!

[@elizaheathen]

an astonishingly talented actor I adore this man

[@melbdanger]

Sending love from Brazil. You and Daisy rock in the series. Can't stop watching over and over again.

[@morse1883]

Lovely Interview. Mescal has now spoken of his pride in his co-star after she was nominated for a Golden Globes award. He wrote, "“Could not be prouder of you my friend.” What a great guy! What a great couple they'd make!

[@rabeccarynder9514]

He’s not fine he’s FIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNE FIIIINE🥵

[@sarinamaloy]

every single time i see this man and hear him speak i fall a little more in love

[@ccamilacedeno]

the fact that he mentioned phoebe bridgers and now i’m pretty sure they’re engaged

[@SixOwlMurderers]

bro

[@ccamilacedeno]

this aged terribly

[@SixOwlMurderers]

@@ccamilacedeno we're in this together

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

I swear he is the first guy called Paul I have met under 30

[@Mardyfella]

Dreams & Teddy Bears Yeah, isn’t it funny how names go out of fashion.

[@lollou86]

Really??? I know loads🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@chloe5153]

and with hair idk anyone called paul w hair hahahahahah

[@iR3vil4te]

...'True Detective Season 1 for about the 5th time.' GOOD MAN.

[@ShaunRL]

The only season

[@anneb889]

Is that what he was binge watching? Sometimes I have a hard time understanding the accent when he talks fast. I just read the book then watched the show. I actually liked the show better, which is rare. They both did a great job.

[@sammyg2808]

This man has my heart 😭

[@Anton_OORer]

Great actor

[@kathyjones9223]

Far out...i have watched the series now 4 times!!!!...addicted and yes still in lock down. magnificent...very therapeutic...well done guys. from Australia 🎧🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶🌎

[@cesarcueto1995]

Awe his mom. The guy can't sit still. It's cute how anxious or nervous he seems but if I had his looks, I'd probably always be shirtless and cocky as hell. To be born so beautiful :(

[@user-ko9bn3fw2e]

SAFE AND EMPOWERING!!!!!!!

[@julieg25]

@Palestine Is Our Second Home he could mean supporting her and her decisions to continue or not, respecting her boundaries, using protection. Any of those reasons would be good for being safe and empowering

[@niliaasmr5471]

@@julieg25 omg i think sex scene arent that much real!

[@julieg25]

@@niliaasmr5471 I'm sure its real at times for people. Obviously they were acting in these scenes

[@rubytuesday7225]

Just loved this series. Brilliant acting from Paul and Daisy. They make a lovely couple in real life too.

[@MLSoll]

He's very handsome and charming. I loved him as Connell

[@lizzie0407]

When he says his favourite place to drink in Ireland is the Roost in Maynooth and you start screaming because you were an Erasmus student at Maynooth University and always went to the Roost 😂🤩 now I'm thinking if I saw Paul there before without realising it 😲😄

[@CC3193]

Yep. The Roost is my husband's favourite place to drink in Ireland too. Paul Mescal and him are from the same town.

[@katiaantonellis8488]

Only one word ...amazing show I’ll waiting for season two ....please

[@krutikanaik5764]

The scene where they meet again at party in Trinity is my favourite too❤. My heart really raced so fast at that time❤

[@alexabober4533]

When he said Stranger in the Alps I fell in love all over again.

[@strawwberryyy]

stranger in the alps by phoebe bridgers 😭😭😭 well now I have a crush

[@littlangel37]

I think I'm in love 🥺🥺

[@sammygetssmaller6751]

It's been 3 days since I finished the book and the series and I'm so obsessed I just want to be over it now I feel so sad i keep replying scenes 😂😭😭

[@miguellyon82]

And tks to the casting director for finding a guy like Paul. He´s so sweety, lovely, those eyes and face expressions... gosh! Obsessed!

[@Lillyoak1]

His favourite thing to cook - denny sausages!

[@mikedavies1217]

Brilliant show can I give a big shout out to the guy who played Niall I thought he was so funny and and vastly underused

[@lesliebassett8168]

He just seems like such a sincere person...I wish he could meet my daughter she is quirky and shy ...but adorable...he is the type of guy which moms would love to date their daugher !

[@user-ym7eh2yr4f]

Normal People, makes me cry in every episode

[@TheShoeAddictxox]

im literally in love

[@catherinemccully]

If y’all liked the tv show you hAVE to read the book!!!! It’s truly one of the best, most beautiful things I’ve ever read

[@san-goya]

i watched one episode knowing anything but the main cast and him are fcking amazing. truly vulnerable raw and honest, it makes you ... feel everything? ❤️

[@paulinemiller1406]

Phenomenal show ... Best thing I've saw on TV for a long time bravo to Sally Rooney x

[@MC-bq9dj]

Paul, you're just fantastic! 🤩 Of course you're gonna win the Oscar!!! 👏🏻🏆♥️

[@edwincatalan5000]

Am obsesed whith normal people , and Paul mescal is truly one the best actors i ever seen.

[@marvel096]

when they say the perfect man doesn't exist but paul mescal casually mentions that he loves true detective s1 and gene kelly, I-

[@doesitmatter143]

stranger in the alps by phoebe bridgers. and who is paul dating now? phoebe. what are these men?!

[@ajmalhossainbappi5370]

i was literally crying in the therapy scene.

[@theamundy2291]

The way he said Stranger in the Alps sums up his teen years.....the TASTE

[@kiayah]

He likes billie too🤩best show ever

[@julieeeer8281]

Not the roost being his favourite pub hahaha

[@bingonamo7520]

Looks nice from the outside, but inside, not so much.

[@coralmourant9737]

Jaw dropped at Gene Kelly.. god, this man! How does he keep getting better?!

[@nabilahuda3447]

This is awesome and wholesome 🥺🥺

[@gripitl6878]

Addicted to this show 😩

[@unipunch960]

“the world is going to get better” that’s so beautiful :(

[@eduardojefferson8736]

HE MENTIONING PHOEBE BRIDGES AND BILLIE EILISH OMG WE STAN

[@kerlycartajena4678]

phoebe bridgers jump scare

[@Ella-em1hp]

hes so adorable

[@carmenablaze5824]

omg not him promoting phoebes album🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@abifrank1484]

He got my vote after mentioning true detective series 1, good stuff x

[@nncc4144]

I was touched the drama...😢

[@isabelleabbott4660]

Literally obsessed with him

[@beatrizcasale725]

We need 2 season so much 😍

[@isabelapascua2771]

he is so nervous i love him

[@lindsayallebest8055]

Stranger in the Alps??? Makes me love him even more :')

[@dailybls]

He is great in normal people. A first rate actor.

[@juliablake661]

Best TV series i've ever seen.

[@kellynoble7125]

Me watching this video while also starring out my window to The Roost: 😮

[@laurenweir3277]

SAFE AND EMPOWERING 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺I would literally risk it all for u

[@guadalupegomezgaray116]

He always loved Phoebe

[@LDMallstar]

Love this guy!

[@clairemariz1169]

very good actor & funny 😂❤ love from PH

[@user-xw6il1nk4r]

He’s a sweetheart and so charming

[@melissabowers6268]

He said that when he read the book, being naked was real for Connell and he couldn't picture it without those scenes in the show since it was visceral for him in the book.

[@joem221]

i can’t get over the fact that i was an au pair in maynooth. we always met up in the roost

[@charlieyork6096]

safe and impowering I love that! Incredible x