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Quiz: How much do you know about Paul Mescal?
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PAUL MESCAL IS one of the shining stars of the ‘green wave’, an Irish actor who has become the toast of Hollywood.
It was the series Normal People in 2020 that really gave his career a boost, but Mescal has gone on to impress in roles like Aftersun and All of Us Strangers.
He might be a big star, but how much do you know about Paul Mescal? Put it to the test in our Best of the Box quiz.
Where in Ireland was Paul Mescal born?
Dublin
Co Kildare
Cork
What role did he first play on stage?
The Phantom in Phantom of the Opera
Stanley Kowalksi in A Streetcar Named Desire
Brick in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
What was his character in Normal People's full name?
Connell Butler
Connell Grady
Connell Waldron
He made his London stage debut in 2018, but in what play?
The Plough and the Stars
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
Which song did he co-write on his girlfriend Gracie Abrams' new album Daughter From Hell?
Death Wish
Imaginary Friend
Men Like You
Where did he study acting?
He is self-taught
The Lir Academy
RADA London
Paul infamously starred in an advert for which Irish foodstuff, early in his career?
Denny sausages
Batchelor's baked beans
Brennan's Bread
In August 2020 he starred in a music video for which act?
Fontaines DC
Gracie Abrams
The Rolling Stones
What is the nickname of the character Lucius Verus Aurelius, who he plays in Gladiator II?
Hanno
Lucky
Aura
Which film is Paul starring in here?
Alamy
The Lost Daughter
All of Us Strangers
The History of Sound
What film is he starring in here?
Alamy
Aftersun
Carmen
Foe
Paul Mescal was an executive producer on The History of Sound - true or false?
True
False
Paul's mother Dearbhal recently brought out a book. What is it called?
Beauty in Motherhood
Discover Your Passion
Finding Joy
Paul was cast as Broadway composer Franklin Shephard in the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Richard Linklater. This film will be in production until what year?
2029
2035
2040
2043
Which Beatle is Paul set to play in the forthcoming film The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event?
Paul McCartney
John Lennon
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
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