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It is a big moment in Paul Mescal’s life. TheNormal Peoplestar is just a few days away from the release ofGladiator II,a movie many believe is going to be his big ticket to Hollywood royalty. But the tag doesn’t bog down Mescal himself, who wouldn’t want things about his life to change one bit.
While his attitude and love for his profession are praiseworthy, it might have propelled him into the eye of the storm. And the proximity between the release date means that even the Denzel Washington-starrer isn’t safe from getting caught in the crossfire.
Paul Mescal has come a long way from his debut inNormal People
Paul Mescal‘s rise to fame has been nothing short of phenomenal. Having made a name for himself by portraying the role of Connell in the adaptation of Sally Rooney’s book of the same name, the star has only gone from strength to strength.
What has followed is a slew of diverse projects, ranging from theatre to movies. While many fell in love with his portrayal of Stanley Kowalski inA Streetcar Named Desire, he also drew the attention of many fans after essaying the role of Calum inAftersun. Roles inThe Lost DaughterandAll of Us Strangershave only cemented his reputation further.
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While all these roles are close to Mescal’s heart, he knows thatGladiator IIis his big break. Starring the likes ofDenzel WashingtonandPedro Pascalalongside him, the movie is all set to propel him to the big league of Hollywood stars.
He doesn’t care for the fact in the least though. The only thing that matters to him is being a part of the cinema that he would want to be remembered for. The Irish actor’s steadfast commitment (rather worship) to the field of acting is appreciable. And it is this worship that prompted him to deliver a statement that has made him the center of a controversy.
Paul Mescal splits the internet with the content creation jibe
Paul Mescal’s love for cinema has an anti-thesis – his hate for ‘content creation’. He toldThe Times,
“Over the last few years people have been talking about films as content. That’s a filthy word. It’s not ‘content’, it’s f***ing work.”
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TheCarmenstar had just taken a swipe at some of the biggest names out there. And he went into detail about what he exactly meant. Mescal continued,
“I’m not being snobby, but there are two concurrent industries. One that works with a lack of care, artistic integrity. Go nuts, make stuff with Instagram followers as a factor, whatever … But the other is what has always been there — the craft of film — making, directing, lighting and production design. That keeps artists alive.”
Needless to say, social media influencers lost it. Many took to X to register their dissent.
A controversial statement like this so close to the movie’s release has the potential to upset the prospects oftheRidley Scottmovie. While it is still early days to make a prediction, we can all assume how the clock will turn when ‘content creators’ will have the chance to show their respect for the real hard work.
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Gladiator IIis set to hit theatres on 14th November.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you’re able to find her writing poems at any and all hours.
