Connell Waldron: Last News

Netflix and stars Olivia Colman and Paul Mescal. However, in a new interview, The Crown star has admitted she found it tough to look her co-star in the eye as she was such a fan of Normal People.Paul starred as Connell Waldron in the BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel last year.Appearing alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, the series made an international star of the young actor.Among its fans was Oscar-winner Olivia who went on to work with Paul on a new film.Speaking about their interactions, she said: “I was a huge fan from watching Normal People and I was a bit giddy.“I couldn't look him in the eyes when we first met.“He's just so kind and nice and a good person.

It’s hard to imagine anyone who doesn’t recognise Paul Mescal these days, but one fan had the most surreal experience when she discovered that she had danced the night away with Connell Waldron without even realising it.

Normal People swept the board at the Irish Film and Television Awards on Sunday night after scooping an incredible 15 nominations earlier this year. On the night, the RTE and BBC drama picked up nine awards.

Paul Mescal has been making Ireland proud over the past year since he exploded onto the scene with Normal People where he played everyone’s favourite Sligo man (sorry three-quarters of Westlife), Connell Waldron.

Elsewhere at the BAFTAs, I May Destory you also won best mini-series.At the BAFTA Craft Awards a few weeks ago, Michaela also won for directing and writing.The show triumphed against Small Axe, Normal People and Adult Material.Paul Mescal scooped the award for Best Actor for his role as Connell Waldron in Normal People.Best male perfomance in a comedy went to Charlie Cooper for BBC Three’s This Country.While Aimee Lou Wood won for best female comedy performance for Netflix series Sex EducationDance group Diversity one the only award voted for by the public on the night.This was the Must See Moment for their powerful performance on Britain's Got Talent.

Normal People when it first hit our screens during lockdown last year. This saw relatively unknown Irish actor Paul Mescal, who played Connell Waldron in the BBC Three series, catapulted into international fame.

Normal People star Paul Mescal has said he did “stupid things” with his salary.Reflecting on his success starring in the hit BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestseller, the actor told OK! Magazine that he bought his fellow cast members a round of drinks.He added that this cost “pretty much my entire wage,” per Metro.“I did stupid things like buying the cast a round of drinks, which was pretty much my entire wage!” Mescal said of his breakout role.The actor played Connell Waldron in last year’s major TV series, opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan. The story follows Connell and Marianne as they fall in and out of each other’s lives from school days to college, between Sligo and Dublin in Ireland.

Paul Mescal has revealed he harbours ambitions to sing a duet with some of the biggest names in the music business.

2020 Year In Review, which analysed shopping data from over 100 million shoppers, from their searches to their purchases. Along with delivering product and trend findings — like the fact that we’re still obsessed with Connell Waldron’s thirst trap of a chain necklace and cottagecore — the report included 2020’s Power Dressers list.

NORMAL People's Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones are absolute dynamite together in their first audition for the romantic drama. Viewers first got glimpse of their instant chemistry when the show aired on BBC Three and iPlayer at the start of lockdown.

GQ recently and when asked about ‘Mescalmania’ and the chain’s newfound fame, he said that he really didn’t have a response for it.  A post shared by Connell Waldron’s Chain (@connellschain) on Sep 12, 2020 at 1:45am PDTHe shared that the chain wasn’t something they focused on while filming the show but the sexualising of it has been ‘a little bit difficult to adjust to.’‘I don’t really have a response to it, because I don’t know what to say other than it’s a chain, and it’s a chain that’s referenced in the book, and it’s a chain that Connell wears.

NORMAL People fans have been left in stitches after Daisy Edgar-Jones posted a hilarious blooper reel with Paul Mescal. The clip, which was posted to Daisy's Instagram, shows the duo breaking down in hysterics as they continue to fluff their lines while filming a scene in a car.

Normal People star Paul Mescal had a surreal moment on Sunday night as he got all dressed up for the Emmy Awards 2020. The Irish actor, 24, was nominated for the first time ever for his role in hit series Normal People as Connell Waldron, following the show’s success earlier this year.

Paul Mescal did not always see himself becoming an actor. But after an injury sidelined him from continuing his promising athletic career, he found success in the entertainment industry right out of the gate.The 24-year-old showed off his acting chops with his role in Normal People, which first premiered on BBC Three in the U.K.

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Normal People” star Daisy Edgar-Jones has signed on for the lead role in Legendary’s social thriller “Fresh.”The project is based on Lauryn Kahn’s script with Mimi Cave directing. Legendary, which announced the Edgar-Jones casting on Tuesday, is keeping the film’s storyline under wraps.

Normal People actor Paul Mescal has said he felt “objectified” after the release of the show.Reflecting on the hit BBC Three series, in which the breakout star plays Sally Rooney’s character Connell Waldron opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan, Mescal said the newfound attention often felt overwhelming.“I felt objectified after Normal People,” Mescal told Elle magazine, who included the actor as part of their annual “movers and shakers” list alongside Edgar-Jones.“It’s to be expected,” Mescal added, “given the intimacy of my scenes, but it doesn’t make it easier. I daren’t read some of the intense DMs I receive.

Normal People star Paul Mescal will appear in a music video for the Rolling Stones, the band has confirmed.

Normal People star Paul Mescal will appear in a music video for the Rolling Stones, the band has confirmed.

Normal People star Paul Mescal is set to appear in a new music video for the The Rolling Stones, it is being reported.The Irish actor, who played Connell Waldron in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s hit novel, is said to have caught the band’s eye following his appearance in the BBC Three drama.The Sun reports that Mescal is going to star as a “hunky party boy” in the video for ‘Scarlet’, a previously unreleased track the band originally wrote with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in 1974.The track will feature on the band’s forthcoming expanded edition of their 1973 ‘Goats Head Soup’ album, which arrives in September.A source told the paper that it was “a massive collaboration and a great coup to get Paul on board… Universal [Records]

hosted at The Television Centre in London and saw some of the biggest stars make a splash on the red carpet, and it was clear that they relished the chance to get all dressed up for a night out.Leading the style charge was Normal People favourite Daisy Edgar-Jones who gave off serious Audrey Hepburn vibes in a black column dress with an embellished bodice and totally rocking her fringe, styled in loose beachy waves.Daisy finished her look with the perfect accessory, Connell Waldron, albeit at arm’s length.Speaking of Mr Mescal, the actor ditched his GAA jersey for a grey suit but kept his look casual with a simple white T-shirt and trainers and managed to look effortlessly handsome in the process, as always.Also flying the flag for Ireland

Normal People’s Paul Mescal was full of apologies after he overslept for an interview with Zoe Ball.The actor – who played Connell Waldron in the BBC Three series – delighted fans as he performed with Dermot Kennedy in a stunning gig last night, at the Natural History Museum.However, the 24-year-old had an early start this morning, and was due on BBC Radio 2 for a chat with the host at 7am, but managed to sleep through his alarm.Well, we’ve all been there.Host Zoe kicked off their eventual chat by telling listeners: ‘You what, there’s somebody on the line? Hello, who’s that?‘Paul Mescal, you dirty stop out!’all is forgiven @mescal_paul… https://t.co/yLHVBqiewu‘I’m so so so sorry,’ he replied.Proving she’s not holding it against him, Zoe