OSCAR NOMINEES: Paul Mescal on ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare and Building Complex Characters (November 2025)
Paul Mescal has quickly become one of the most compelling actors of his generation and stars in Hamnet, which is nominated for Best Picture at this year's Oscars. In this conversation from November 2025, Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespeare in "Hamnet," working alongside industry legends on "Gladiator II," and how he approaches crafting complex characters. Plus, the "Normal People" and "Aftersun" star reflects on his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist · Willie Geist, Paul Mescal
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Paul Mescal has quickly become one of the most compelling actors of his generation and stars in Hamnet, which is nominated for Best Picture at this year's Oscars. In this conversation from November 2025, Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespeare in Hamnet, working alongside industry legends on Gladiator II, and how he approaches crafting complex characters. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star reflects on his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.
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