History of Paul Mescal in Timeline
Paul Mescal is an Irish actor who gained significant recognition for his leading role in the BBC/Hulu miniseries 'Normal People' (2020). His performance earned him a BAFTA TV Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination, solidifying his place in the entertainment industry. Before his television breakthrough, Mescal trained at The Lir Academy and performed in Dublin theatres, establishing a foundation in acting before achieving widespread fame.
1981: Merrily We Roll Along Musical
In 1981, the musical 'Merrily We Roll Along' premiered, which will be adapted into a film starring Paul Mescal.
February 1996: Paul Mescal Born in Maynooth
On February 2, 1996, Paul Mescal was born in Maynooth, County Kildare, to Dearbhla, a Garda, and Paul, a schoolteacher.
February 1996: Paul Mescal's Birth
Paul Mescal was born in February 1996. He would later become an actor known for his roles in 'Normal People' and 'Aftersun'.
2000: Release of Gladiator
In 2000, the original 'Gladiator' film was released. Paul Mescal would later take over the role played in childhood by Spencer Treat Clark in the sequel, 'Gladiator II'.
2017: Graduation from The Lir Academy
In 2017, Paul Mescal graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in acting from The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin.
2018: Early Stage Career
In 2018, Paul Mescal portrayed the Prince in a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Red Shoes' at the Gate Theatre. He also appeared in the world premiere of 'Asking for It' by Louise O'Neill. Additionally, he made his London stage debut in 'The Plough and the Stars' and starred in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man'.
2018: Normal People Novel Release
In 2018, Sally Rooney's novel 'Normal People' was released, which would later be adapted into a miniseries starring Paul Mescal.
July 2020: Performance with Dermot Kennedy
In July 2020, Paul Mescal performed spoken word and sang with singer Dermot Kennedy at the Natural History Museum in London.
October 2020: Virtual Stage Reading
In October 2020, Paul Mescal participated in a virtual stage reading of the play 'This Is Our Youth' by Kenneth Lonergan as part of a series benefiting the Actors Fund of America charity.
2020: Normal People Release and Acclaim
In 2020, 'Normal People' premiered in the UK on BBC Three and in the US on Hulu, starring Paul Mescal. His performance received acclaim, including a BAFTA TV Award.
2020: Move to London
In 2020, Paul Mescal moved from his native Ireland to London.
2020: Performance in The Lieutenant of Inishmore
In 2020, Paul Mescal performed in the play 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre.
2020: Breakthrough Role in Normal People
In 2020, Paul Mescal rose to fame for his leading role in the BBC/Hulu miniseries 'Normal People'. The role earned him a BAFTA TV Award and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
2020: Film and Music Video Appearances
In 2020, Paul Mescal starred in the short film 'Drifting', played a firefighter in 'The Deceived', and appeared in The Rolling Stones' music video for "Scarlet".
2021: Feature Film Debut in The Lost Daughter
In 2021, Paul Mescal made his feature film debut with a supporting role in 'The Lost Daughter', directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal.
2021: Role in The Lost Daughter
In 2021, Paul Mescal progressed to film acting with a role in the psychological drama 'The Lost Daughter'.
December 2022: Performance in A Streetcar Named Desire
In December 2022, Paul Mescal portrayed Stanley Kowalski in a revival of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' at the Almeida Theatre.
December 2022: End of Relationship with Phoebe Bridgers
In December 2022, Paul Mescal's approximately two-year relationship with American singer Phoebe Bridgers ended.
2022: Laurence Olivier Award for A Streetcar Named Desire
In 2022, Paul Mescal portrayed Stanley Kowalski in a West End revival of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', earning him the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.
2022: Roles in God's Creatures and Aftersun
In 2022, Paul Mescal starred in 'God's Creatures' and 'Aftersun', which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. His performance in 'Aftersun' earned him nominations for the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
March 2023: A Streetcar Named Desire Transferred to West End
In March 2023, the production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', starring Paul Mescal, transferred to the West End.
2023: Role in All of Us Strangers
In 2023, Paul Mescal appeared in 'All of Us Strangers', a loose adaptation of the novel Strangers by Taichi Yamada.
2023: Starring in All of Us Strangers and Foe
In 2023, Paul Mescal starred in 'All of Us Strangers' with Andrew Scott and 'Foe' with Saoirse Ronan.
2024: Leading Role in Gladiator II
In 2024, Paul Mescal expanded to big-budget films with a leading role in the historical action film 'Gladiator II'.
2024: Vantage Award and Gladiator II
In 2024, Paul Mescal was honored with the Vantage Award by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and starred in 'Gladiator II'.
2024: Relationship with Gracie Abrams
Since 2024, Paul Mescal has been in a relationship with American singer and songwriter Gracie Abrams.
2027: Return to Stage in 2027
In 2027, Paul Mescal is scheduled to return to the stage in revivals of 'A Whistle in the Dark' at the Abbey Theatre and National Theatre, and 'Death of a Salesman' at the National Theatre.
April 2028: Release of First Beatles Biopic
In April 2028, the first of Sam Mendes' four-part biopic on the Beatles, in which Paul Mescal will portray Paul McCartney, is scheduled to be released.
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