Paul Mescal on Playing Shakespeare, Working with Legends and Crafting Complex Characters
Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespeare in his 2025 film Hamnet as well as his role in Gladiator II alongside Denzel Washington and director Ridley Scott. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star opens up about preparing to portray Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic, how he builds complex characters, and his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
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Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal joins Willie Geist to discuss playing young William Shakespearein his 2025 film Hamnet as well as his role in Gladiator II alongsideDenzel Washington and director Ridley Scott. Plus, the Normal People and Aftersun star opens up about preparing to portray Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic, how he builds complex characters, and his journey from school musicals to Hollywood.
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