Paul Mescal & Joe Alwyn | Actors on Actors

[@rix_908]

the first ladies of the music industry

[@lillyevans5824]

So true😌

[@p.archmentproductions]

Omg, YES

[@romemariee]

YES

[@misslanapaulford]

Ones Taylor Swift. Who is the other?

[@lolsrslyyouokay2604]

@@misslanapaulfordphoebe bridgers

[@MarnieGolde7]

What a poetic turn of events…

[@palemoonlight96]

*petty

[@swiftlylovestruck]

LMFAO NOT THIS

[@yashweemadhuvarshinee8241]

😂😂😂

[@mmonarosa7510]

Lmfaoo 💀💀💀✋

[@gurleenkaur5331]

Lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@livvy-293]

This man has done so many actors on actors I've just watched gladiator 2 and now I'm watching everything of his that I can 😭

[@krystalphan8871]

two rising actors with the highest potential right now. so glad this interview happens.

[@christinescheepmans7693]

Yeah, 2 really nice, young man which I hope will have beautiful careers. They deserve it! Loved Normal People and Conversations with friends where they both did a great job! So hope to see a lot of projects of them in the futur.

[@willowacnh]

Joe is not "rising" and has been doing this for over 10 years, he's not going anywhere.

[@elliesalb9183]

From Taylor and Phoebe's friendship to now Joe and Paul's friendship. Looove them!! They're all chaotic and funny. 😹💕

[@droptherecord6468]

All of them are chaotic except Taylor she’s a literal mastermind Her and Tom are meant to each other 🥹

[@hankah5836]

@@droptherecord6468 No, her and JOE are meant for each other. 💗

[@ronu4hka]

@@droptherecord6468be fr

[@tatiannamaldonado3530]

@@droptherecord6468 Tom? They dated for less than a year what 😂

[@krystalphan8871]

@@droptherecord6468 I mean, I disagree but I get it. Tom was so kind and dearing. Bad timing but both of them got what they wanted in the end.

[@nicolepb1024]

Paul is on his way to an Oscar, no doubt, whether for this film or not

[@nikitamohanan2124]

I hope he at least gets nominated for an Oscar for this film.

[@Coco81218]

Maybe a BAFTA but not sure if he’ll get an Oscar nod tbh.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@Coco81218 he got critics choice nomination. If he scores a SAG nomination he's definitely getting his first oscar nomination.

[@gabifgt]

he just got nominated!!!!!!!!

[@udishatripathi]

Ohh this aged sooo welllll

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

I really respect Paul and the career choices he’s making. After Normal People blew up, he could have done high budget blockbusters with A list Hollywood stars that would pay him a lot of money, but instead he’s doing small meaningful indies with unknown directors, and it’s really paying off. He’s not a sell out. Aftersun was beautiful. Edit: I’m NOT saying that doing big budget movies makes you a sell out. But sometimes when an actor blows up, the choices they make afterwards aren’t always interesting projects, but are just movies where the entire selling point is the names of the stars in it :/

[@jehle1777]

@P0PCRAVEgo away

[@nikitamohanan2124]

Umm I don't think him doing a comic book or superhero role makes him a sell out. Christian Bale and Adam Driver are great actors who have done both and did their absolute possible best with the sub par material they were given even in those films. James Gunn is overseeing DC's future plans. If he has anything interesting for Paul, like a complex villain of or anti-hero with a good script in a better well written DC movie, he should definitely at least consider it. Nolan also made 3 Batman movies and is one of Hollywood's top prestige directors working today. Is he a sell out? Isn't he a "high art director" making high concept films still? He's making whatever he wants today and people are interested.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

He's also doing a sci fi thriller with Saoirse Ronan next year too.

[@Nancy-sf2pl]

@@nikitamohanan2124 umm where did I say that doing superhero movies would make him a sell out? Or that I was specifically referring to dc or superhero movies?? My point was that it’s very clear that he’s choosing movies that he actually cares about , and that he isn’t just doing something for a check.

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@Nancy-sf2pl not just superhero or comic book movies but you said "high budget blockbuster movies". So I gave some examples of talented prestige artists who did good work in those kinds of movies even if the material failed them. But I don't consider them a sellout.

[@stephaniekeith7916]

I love how uplifting they are towards several women in the industry and the talk about SAFE intimacy on sets and how important it is to be safe in those situations.

[@jessmagoa]

Absolutely

[@Will-sb4hf]

Refreshing, isn't it? We had infinite numbers of celebrity men who get irritated when the topic of safe intimacy was brought up to the table as if they were about to lose their power

[@whenthepawn99]

Timestamp?

[@veronicadamien3924]

Joe really is the type of guy every woman would fall for. His looks, his mannerisms,the way he moves and talks is just so elegant. He has that quiet confidence that feels strong. OMG

[@LovelornLoveThorns]

He has an extremely bland and boring personality. It’s a no for me

[@veronicadamien3924]

@@LovelornLoveThorns Oh wow so you know him that well?

[@LovelornLoveThorns]

@@veronicadamien3924you don’t need to know someone well to get a sense of their personality lmao 😂

[@fyigrinch2777]

Idk dude he really does have manners and a special charm. He’s like one of the royal family. But confidence? He actually seems to have issues with this one but I guess it depends on the people he’s with. And he seems also like the type who tends not to open up to strangers and it takes a long time for him to adjust to a deeper level of communication. But it’s just what I get just by listening and looking at him. But definitely he’s a nice and humble guy

[@danielllllla]

not my type lol

[@amitbachani6848]

Paul’s hands down one of, if not, THE best actor of our generation. He’s such a master with the craft and it’s no wonder how he shot to stardom immediately after drama school. He can play such emotionally resonant characters that are wise beyond his years and make his characters feel so different. His performance as Connell was probably one of the greatest performances in television by a young male actor. Even in AfterSun, he just feels like a radically different person and the camera just drinks him in. I don’t know what’s the secret behind his process, but he’s going to be here for a LONG time to come. Every young actor should learn from him.

[@PatkaBoy831]

A number of young actors (Kit Connor, Joe Locke, and the girl from House of the Dragon) have said they want to have similar career paths following their respective success on their hit shows. Paul is easily the standout of his generation, and you can see it with the way other people his age (and older) are reacting to him.

[@pranav-codes]

Timothee laid the groundwork tbh and yeah more actors are following the indie route

[@MaggyMay-n2t]

you mean he could have been the next JAMES BOND...... NO HE PICKS PARTS WHERE HE JUST PLAYS HIMSELF BECAUSE HE CANT ACT

[@MMacAttack]

Paul & Daisy had amazing chemistry . They tried to duplicate that with Joe alwyn & that no name girl amd they had ZERO chemistry So boring

[@sofiaziani]

both taylor and joe being on variety within 3 days of each other 😩 a power couple right there

[@quirky7735]

@Popcrave bitter?

[@himalikatrivedi9195]

@Popcrave and Karlie is a kushner republican Zionist who’s a lipless demon

[@himalikatrivedi9195]

@Popcrave she’s not successful at all she’s a gold digger living off of her kushner husbands money and she looks like a gremlin

[@marta9164]

@Popcrave lmfao not u admitting to one of those desrespectful people who indagate in other humain beings' private lives. stay mad

[@wowpoopstaylorsversion3267]

@Popcrave more like a versatile

[@sameoldsum]

They literally ended with, "see you tonight" !!! My heart can't take this

[@christinescheepmans7693]

😁😁😁

[@jehle1777]

Should be illegal how good this conversation and pair up is

[@natinat1307]

oh my god yes! im watching just before going to sleep, already in bed w my cup of hot tea and ive never felt safer in my whole life. and its really something, especially after a couple of years of depression and anxiety that never seem to really go away, and yet they've given me peace. forever in awe of that

[@MADNML]

0:37 not Taylor Swift naming her new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ when Joe has a groupchat called The Tortured Man Club 🤣🤣🤣

[@avantikamodi7760]

IKRRRR

[@MrStopAsking]

Lol Joe really lives in her head rent free huh 😂😂😂

[@beatricegrant3853]

@@MrStopAskingtheir relationship lasted 7 years, she has all the right lol

[@hellodolly2551]

She stealing ideas from her ex and friends! So embarrassing for her

[@Valka.888]

@@hellodolly2551 shut the fuck up, taylor was his girlfriend for like 6 years, and friends with Phoebe also (phoebe was dating Paul at that time). That means they were all close and maybe they all shared that, taylor is no stranger to them and could be involved in the idea or the joke, whatever. She is totally entitled to say whatever the fuck she wants about it because she was the one in the relationship. U don't even know anything and come here calling her embarrasing, u are the one embarrasing yourself

[@advanesher]

Aftersun is the best film I’ve seen in a while. Everything about it was just beautiful. I think Paul is a brilliant actor and he did an amazing job there.

[@ukuletar9143]

Who’s here after ‘The tortured poets department’ was just announced?😭

[@hellodolly2551]

Taylor is embarrassingly cringe! Imagine stealing ideas from your ex and his friends

[@shelbyelby]

@@hellodolly2551what a silly reply

[@Xmastermqnng]

​@@hellodolly2551 that's not stealing she's just hinting that the album's about their relationship

[@sultanarajia9053]

​@@hellodolly2551 it shows how nasty she is

[@taylorsversionmz]

​@@hellodolly2551 imagine being such a genuis that you take inspiration* from everything and make it art- is what i think you meant to type❤

[@eunicesol05]

Joe is so classy, I hate when swifties try to villainize him, he is just amazing

[@Andyyoureastar]

I saw Aftersun in theatres early November and I’m STILL feeling affected by it everyday since. Completely mesmerized by the restraint Paul used to portray his character. And Charlotte Wells is a brilliant director

[@ttw4s]

i love them both so much. they’re so talented and well-spoken and clearly get along really well, which is always nice to see:)

[@thecircleclub_]

Paul is a total gift! Cannot wait to see more of his work in the future. Normal People was peak television. 😊

[@leahcartwright3360]

i love the taylor swift-fleabag-sally rooney multiverse so much

[@kainaatarif2925]

best comment

[@malishadutta4233]

the real multiverse of madness

[@ananditaagarwal1190]

uncarly ftw

[@CMThota]

@@ananditaagarwal1190 I love uncarley my queen fr

[@ananditaagarwal1190]

@@CMThota STOP im litr watching her marauders video RN

[@zara.1212]

having read conversations with friends and normal people, they both portrayed their characters so well. i’m so excited for their future projects.

[@jehle1777]

Cannot wait for Joe to have that one role that really gets people talking - directors are already chasing him and he’s getting stellar roles (literally always booked) but we all know it takes only one

[@eszterhorvath9133]

One of the most boring actors...that's why he will never have that one role that really gets people talking

[@ichokedonadoritoonce7670]

@@eszterhorvath9133 stay Mad and watch his upward trajectory troll

[@eszterhorvath9133]

@@ichokedonadoritoonce7670 Watched some of his works, nothing special, pretty face without expessions...there are many more talented actors, even Paul Mescal did a great job in his movies

[@Lun4Om1n3]

Right? At the same time, even though he’s already out there, I feel the need to gatekeep him. Just to protect him at all costs, you know?😅

[@littlemissblackdress7587]

Lol 😂 not gonna happen 🙅‍♀️

[@leticiacruz8929]

that's all i ever asked for my god! they're brilliant and so passionate. we're watching history being made right here: this effort and eloqueceness is definitely taking them to the top! lots of love and lucky for both of you x

[@B.B-Ghost]

Joe Alwyn all the way. I love him for his stoic trait

[@asli64]

I’m so happy about this interview, love them both!

[@laraweron7472]

can't wait to see more of them on screen, these two are precious

[@bellajones12345]

Joe, keep your quiet dignity intact. Now, more than ever,is the time to fight fiercely for your privacy. You'll be okay.

[@Andyyoureastar]

I have watched every interview about Aftersun and wish they had more views so more people would find out about this amazing movie. SO happy to see this on my feed♥️♥️

[@annagiannetti7665]

So nice to listen to well spoken, intelligent, talented guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@christinelee2535]

I could listen to a podcast of Paul and Joe forever....

[@johnmartindizon667]

2 gentlemen being interviewed by each other...I love it 💖

[@Andyyoureastar]

This feels like something I would have only dreamed was happening

[@Jackieb741]

“You’re so gorgeous, I can’t say anything to your face” I get it. And wow, he’s very stoic and nice to listen to

[@kimberlyslone7643]

Joe is such a stand up guy, he’s not responding to the drama surrounding his split with Swift. But, I imagine if he had a response to So Long, London it would be Alison by Elvis Costello. Wishing Joe the best on his upcoming movie.

[@angiel2565]

idc i will imagine taylor and phoebe watching this together

[@lea2767]

@Popcrave lmao what? phoebes far from a flop and they are literally friends? find a job

[@misslanapaulford]

Ohh Yes with a glass of wine 🍷 and snacks. 😁

[@cemc9005]

well...

[@angiel2565]

@@cemc9005 that aged badly...

[@Jackieb741]

Please have Joe back for another interview!

[@lgabriekk]

he's innocent!! 😭 joe alwyn they could never make me hate you

[@ultra.reputation]

REAL he made taylor happy for multiple years, they should leave him alone

[@diegoanaya]

@@ultra.reputationlike 2 years the rest of the relationship was toxic af

[@jurney3478]

​@@diegoanayareally?? You were there with them every day? That's amazing.

[@faizaniftikhar8732]

He's stance on ceasefire and support fror Palestinians was enough to convince me that he's genuinely a great guy

[@christina-ms6yb]

Exactly a lot of Swifties spent two months harassing him and even his co-star over surprise songs such clowns

[@SummerTenenbaum]

I don't care for the Marvel Cinematic Universe but I'm very passionate about the Sally Rooney Cinematic Universe

[@lachlanw8127]

I'm a simple gay, I see Paul Mescal I click. But jokes aside he's a phenomenal actor, His performance in Aftersun wrecked me😩 Every role I'm right there.

[@lartisteautravail]

Their little footsie at the beginning did things to me

[@the.antihero]

His performance in Strangers next year will wreck you too i fear

[@missdream7113]

Two incredible actors. What a great interview

[@missdream7113]

Um am I weird for asking why you have such a similar name and the same profile picture? I have no idea who you are so this is just a bit weird

[@roseturkey]

@@missdream7113 why are you talking to yourself

[@PokhrajRoy.]

After the ‘Sally Rooney’s Men’ Interview, we NEEDED A PART 2. They’re just so beautiful Omg I need to rest. #SallyRooneyAdaptationUniverse

[@Michaela2420]

they’re both freakin gorgeous oh my

[@IsabelleOGomez]

I love them both!!!😍😍😍 Looking forward to their future projects!

[@nancy_shawish8797]

God Joe truly is gorgeous 😊 My dumb ass thinking that they’re group chat name sounds familiar to something I heard about and realizing after all this time her upcoming album might be about Joe

[@sameoldsum]

the first men of the music industry

[@danielle7040]

My KZbin algorithm is playing dirty on joe by bringing this into my feed on release day of TTPD….

[@StarringVanyaOfficial]

Who's come here after Taylor announced her New Album name? 😂

[@vishakhasingh5295]

Taylor and Phoebe, we need that next

[@giuliamachado6120]

loved this conversation. both of them are incredible sweet and respectful. amazing ;)

[@ednaquinte5832]

*I'M HERE AFTER TAYLOR JUST ANNOUNCED HER NEW ALBUM "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT"!! DAMN THAT GROUP CHAT IS GOING TO BE TORCHED LMAO*

[@MrStopAsking]

They'll probably have a big laugh at how petty and obsessed she is 😂😂😂

[@sanmassara2541]

I'm sure Miss Billionaire will be laughing all the way to the bank. It will take a very strong man to handle her level of fame, a weak man could never servive. Pretty vs Petty, could sell, tickets to that.

[@notyourtypicalgirl9802]

Joe is freaking gorgeous

[@annika9097]

the first ladies of the eras tour

[@alisonlynch3710]

Finally worked out who Joe Alwyn reminds me of re his acting - Tom Courtenay. Good things to come I’m sure, from both - very different but excellent actors.

[@shhreyadas2717]

How is variety pairing the perfect actors on actors 😭

[@1mondavia2]

I love his voice. I can see why Taylof fell for him so hard. Very classy and intelligent guy, not to mention gorgeous. Too bad it didn't work out between them

[@Liziemtrak]

if only did Variety knew that this video would be one the most iconic ones in youtube's database, they would've shookedt to their cores.

[@Eragon2679]

Lol, it's not even in the top 100 of their most viewed videos...

[@BusyLizzie09]

When Joe said, “I would love to work with a first time director…maybe in someone’s first film” the week after Taylor’s team confirmed she’d be directing her first feature film 😉 yep, GOT IT.

[@nishthagupta1357]

They broke up

[@recreatio]

@@nishthagupta1357 screaming crying perfect storms 😭😭😭

[@Jackieb741]

:(

[@mariaajith9225]

the former First Ladies of the music industry🥲

[@absolutetwaddle]

Both films directed by women we love to see it 👏

[@alie9079]

Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers are two lucky women.

[@marta9164]

@Popcrave LMAOOO not u being everywhere ur life must be so sad and miserable

[@marta9164]

@Matej Jovanov ur telling me that ur coming on here to judge ppl u don't even know and their alleged beliefs saying that's not christian? look at yourself, you have so much to judge on u

[@marta9164]

@Matej Jovanov u know damn well that wasn't what i meant. what i meant (i hope ur brain gets it this time): christianity is not percieved in the same way by every person who defines themselves as christian. a person can be christian and not take every word of the bible literally and try to apply that in every situation and minding other people's business. christianity should be first of all a person's relationship with god, not a set of strict rules to follow. it's your problem if u feel like their sense of christianity doesn't match yours, that doesn't mean u can judge them. do yourself a favor and shut up. tell god you just called someone u don't even know a 'hog' just to "defend" christian values, i'm sure he'll be delighted

[@ririschannelx]

not really, they’re basic af

[@junegreen3593]

@Matej Jovanov pick mes waiting for rappers to rail them.

[@nout_1997]

God I used to say I hate blue eyes but Joe's eyes are another level of blue that I never seen before and his blonde hair warms up my heart 💞

[@sonjan7093]

Now these two are in Hamnet together (just wrapped filming).

[@emilisamojloska2439]

Very excited to see what other projects they get into, I hope they take on more TV roles

[@squidney0416]

the comments ab then being tay and phoebes bfs aged so well…

[@stuffedpotato9826]

U didn't 💀😂😂

[@3DoodlesKitchen]

This interview is about to blow…

[@Maria-tp5sx]

"bye Joe, see you tonight" 😂😂

[@mikebluey810]

0:37 Tortured Man club 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jeanetterogers9556]

Love Joe Alwin. So classy

[@tinasdivinepower]

not really. He's kinda gross looking. He's aging 7 years a month.

[@Raelven]

Class act all the way. An actor who acts for craft, not fame.

[@tinasdivinepower]

@@Raelven wow, I hope you got your 5 bucks lol.

[@taka-taktak]

Is he? Classy? Got this interview because of connections (he's not on the level of Paul Mescal who has an Oscar nom). TIME's 100 list in 2022 for...what exactly? Undeserved production credits in aoty album. This guy got so many things he didn't work for at all.

[@tinasdivinepower]

@@taka-taktak yup.yup.

[@emptylikebox]

these two need to be on the same movie.

[@nishthagupta1357]

He's definitely gorgeous! ❤

[@aren1998]

Who was he that you meant? To me, Paul is more handsome.

[@Jackieb741]

@@aren1998 Joe. Taylor had a song called Gorgeous about him

[@Raelven]

When Frankie says "Stop offering to pay for things you can't afford" (around 19:00) oh my she could be 30 as easily as 11 years. Raw talent.

[@Jo-bo1mp]

Love these two!!! So cute!

[@mbv22311]

this is the most ive seen joe smile

[@mrlnxf8455]

there's no way nobody here is picking up on their chemistry 😭

[@Eragon2679]

Look up his interviews with andrew scott and nicolas hoult. I am not implying anything, but he has great chemistry with all of them. 😅

[@mrlnxf8455]

@@Eragon2679 oh i know! and i AM implying something!

[@c_vittas]

Their feet touch and suddenly there is world peace

[@whtevs3]

When I first read that Paul Mescal was cast in Normal People and saw his headshot, I was a bit skeptical, but his acting absolutely blew me away. I wish I could see the casting directors' reaction, when they saw this unassuming guy read...

[@noendingve]

Our Sally Rooney IT BOYS together 💖💖

[@emmapotter7181]

the first ladies of the music industry

[@turtleisland1940]

Love Paul mescal, I don’t really know the Joe guy but he’s probably an amazing actor as well!

[@leticiacruz8929]

he is! i highly recommend you his performance in "The favorite" by yorgos lanthimos. they're doing a new project together too.

[@simonboccanegra3811]

Alwyn has been very good in some thankless roles. I first noticed him as Lucas Hedges's terrible boyfriend in Boy Erased; he made a strong impression. Then he's done heel duty in some other things, such as Harriet, and The Favorite, in which every character was some shade of awful (although I loved it). I haven't seen the film he's talking about here, but I'm glad he's not typecast.

[@cassieopeaa]

mescalwyn is so real guys

[@lisanadile4688]

Feels like my focus is supposed to be on their shoes the whole time.

[@SelmaBaitiche]

Joe is so gorgeous 💕 damn it

[@leahzielinski8132]

Who else is here after this aged..... interestingly

[@emptylikebox]

it didn't age. they are still friends.

[@careless_daughter]

not the conversation but definitely some of these comments lmao

[@leahzielinski8132]

@@emptylikebox the context aged

[@char4980]

@@leahzielinski8132 ? no it didnt.. nothing changed lol people are just weird

[@Anonanonymous184]

Guys I’m a swiftie but come on let’s stop being juvenile and let’s leave this man alone

[@robynwright8739]

100%!!!!!!

[@TattoedKiss]

They're really insufferable

[@christina-ms6yb]

exactly why do they still have to bring him up just to hate on him focus on your fav!!

[@etherealxox]

And Andrew Scott too, he's actually friends with Taylor.

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Their foot high five was cute lol

[@mkz829]

this had me giggling the whole time i fear

[@nurulnadia7928]

can't stop staring at both of them

[@handuniquebyzualihrahsel4793]

Joe😍

[@conversations_with_kara]

28:30 one thing about sally rooney, she loves an email

[@cijju5004]

love their chemistry ;)

[@suelenbarroso2245]

The way Joe say "hi Poul" 🤤😍

[@721aktic]

can't wait to see more films and series featuring Paul

[@clemencep.461]

the sally rooniverse!!

[@elliesalb9183]

SALLY ROONEY'S MEN!! LOOOVE THIS!! 😍😍

[@ShindigEats]

Their jackets’ shoulder pads are massive!

[@ztswift]

Taylor: Directors on Directors Joe: Actors on Actors

[@cmcm4204]

Now I want taylor &phoebe, singers on singers

[@katielee517]

SALLY ROONEY THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ceren1830]

the things i would do for paul…

[@christinescheepmans7693]

😁😁😁😁 I can imagine

[@98LucasFG]

I got a feeling that the conversation touched on things that had to be cut, specially when the next Yorgos movie was mentioned