Paul Mescal's breakout performance in the British television drama Normal People helped land him one of his biggest roles to date. Legendary director Ridley Scott has said that Mescal's performance in the acclaimed drama persuaded him to sign the emerging star to play the lead in the upcoming Gladiator 2 film.
Here's How Paul Mescal Convinced Ridley Scott to Cast Him in 'Gladiator 2'
The Irish actor's performance in the acclaimed drama 'Normal People' landed him the role of a lifetime.