With Paz Vega, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Antonio Dechent, Joan Crosas. Tom Burke and Paul Mescal Go Head to Head in Irish Revenge Thriller. Paul Mescal is going from strength to strength, landing a new role in an upcoming Irish thriller. The heartthrob was recently seen shooting scenes scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen in Sydney with practically no clothes on - result! Anywho, Carmen will feature nine new songs by Oscar-nominated music composer, Nicholas Britell (Moonlight), Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Juliete Venegas, and Taura Stinson. Calling all fashion victims! Plot: While Carmen is set in Spain and tells the story of the downfall of Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, this adaptation will reportedly follow a Mexican woman's search for freedom in Los Angeles, Another tiny town: Filming, which was originally slated to occur in Mexico and Los Angeles, will reportedly continue in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Stellar rise: Paul's career has gone from strength to strength since debuting as Connell Waldron in Normal People in April last year. And on Tuesday, the actor appeared to take a well-deserved break in between filming scenes in Sydney’s Maroubra. I am thrilled to have them bring this romance to life.'. In 2018, he landed the role of Lieutenant Langon in productions of Plot. … Filming, which was originally slated to occur in Mexico and Los Angeles, will reportedly continue in Broken Hill, New South Wales. Normal People star Paul Mescal turns heads in kooky a new... Phoebe Waller-Bridge directs Paul Mescal as a man on the run... 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Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns lockdown has created an 'epidemic of demotivated children' and says... ALL over-50s in England are now eligible for a Covid vaccine as NHS expands roll-out towards final stage. Posted: 2nd March 2021 Charades boards sales. The 24-year-old puffed on a cigarette as he traded his character Aidan’s wardrobe in for a … Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The comments below have not been moderated. She shares the set with Melissa Barrera, up-and-coming Hollywood star Paul Mescal, and legendary Spanish actress and 'Almodóvar Girl' Rossy de Palma. Paul Mescal rung in his 25th birthday with a traditional birthday beating. The FA put children at risk by FAILING to ban two serial predatory paedophiles - and explosive 700-page... Oxford academic, 63, who was forced to take 'humiliating' anti-harassment training after he tried to kiss... 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Starring alongside ‘The Crown’ actor Tom Burke, the new Irish thriller entitled Bring Them Down is based in the West of Ireland, following the story of an Irish shepherd who enters into a feud with his neighbour after his heard of sheep are mysteriously killed. In an interview with Britain's GQ magazine last year, Paul said he never set out to become an actor at a young age. Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied's feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera. Normal People's Paul Mescal joins body double on set of film Carmen Ryan Smith for MailOnline. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. He said: “I did stupid things like buying the cast a round of drinks, which was pretty much my entire wage!”, GOT a story? Browse the most recent Prescott Valley, Arizona obituaries and condolences. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Paul Mescal stripped down to his underwear as he shot a scene in Australia, The Irish hunk was filming the movie adaption of the opera Carmen, He starred in Normal People with Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal showed off his baritones body, Normal People star Paul Mescal soars as he shows off impressive dance skills, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Inspired by Sally Rooney's novel of the same name, Normal People details the complicated relationship of Marianne and Connell, in a modern day love story. According to one Twitter user, he was also seen on Tinder in Sydney. Melissa, 30, who has been cast in the titular role, wore a fitted burgundy top, a yellow silk skirt and sneakers, on set. Paul looked like Covid-safe because he wore a black mask during the … The Kildare man will be filling the boots of another … Paul Mescal arrives back in Sydney to wrap up filming Carmen on Thursday. Paul Mescal stripped down to his underwear as he shot a scene in Australia Credit: Matrix Pictures 4 The Irish hunk was filming the movie adaption of the opera Carmen Credit: Matrix Pictures To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Watch: Paul Mescal shows off impressive dance moves In Pictures: Paul Mescal sits for Portrait Artist of the Year Paul Mescal to star in film adaptation of classic opera Carmen Tom Burke (Mank, The Souvenir) and Paul Mescal (Normal People) are set to star in Bring Them Down, the highly anticipated debut feature from award-winning writer/director and Screen Star of Tomorrow Christopher Andrews.The film is slated to start production … The 24-year-old showed off his biceps in a black muscle tank and jeans on the set in Breadalbane, New South Wales, in scenes opposite co-star Melissa Barrera. But as far as I've got it, it won't be a direct big screen adaptation of the famous opera by George Bizet, but a musical based on it. Paul Mescal went from a virtual unknown to an international star with his role asConnell Waldron in BBC Three’s Normal People last year. ', Acclaimed: Paul's work as a lovelorn student on Normal People alongside co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, also won him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards. Paul's work as a lovelorn student on Normal People alongside co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, also won him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards. Carmen travels from the deserts of Mexico to Los Angeles in search of freedom. After his quick rise to stardom on Normal People, actor Paul Mescal has been busy filling up his calendar with movie and TV projects.. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. For other inquiries, Contact Us. … Another A-list production Down Under: Normal People star Paul Mescal (pictured), 24, began filming the movie adaptation of opera Carmen in a tiny Australian town on Friday. Paul Mescal went from a virtual unknown to an international star with his role as Connell Waldron in BBC Three’s Normal People last year. The 24-year-old actor stripped down to a pair of small briefs while shooting scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on Maroubra Beach, Sydney. The exciting Irish Paul Mescal returned to Sydney on Thursday after wrapping Carmen’s shoot at Broken Hill. What a year this County Kildare lad's having! Retired British... Ex-teacher, 63, trampled by COWS while walking her dog spent eight days in coma and needed 17 titanium... Shamima Begum tells British people to 'give me a second chance and put aside everything you've heard about... Should YOU be worried about your partner's porn habit? The 24-year-old shot to fame playing broody Irish youngster Connell in the drama, which was released as a BBC boxset last April just after the world had entered coronavirus lockdown. Not at all. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Watch: Paul Mescal shows off impressive dance moves In Pictures: Paul Mescal sits for Portrait Artist of the Year Paul Mescal to star in film adaptation of classic opera Carmen The 24-year-old actor stripped down to a pair of small briefs while shooting scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on Maroubra Beach, Sydney. Normal People star Paul Mescal is returning to the west of Ireland for his role in the upcoming thriller, Bring Them Down. Benjamin Millepied, a dancer and a choreographer, is directing this as his first movie with Paul Mescal in the male lead, Melissa Barrera in the titular role and Spanish icon Rossy de Palma … One of Scotland's richest women Dame Ann Gloag worth £730million wins fight against locals to turn her 11th... Lawyer faces £50,000 legal bill after losing court fight over 2ft strip of land after her record label boss... Was 20-year-old pregnant woman the first victim of Australia's most notorious serial killer? Melissa Barrera as Carmen; Paul Mescal as Aidan; Rossy de Palma; Production. ', Normal People is available to stream on Stan in Australia, Late bloomer: In an interview with Britain's GQ magazine last year, Paul said he never set out to become an actor at a young age, Interview: 'I became an actor certainly not by accident but late,' he said. Loïc Barrère and himself … Paul Mescal has conquered the TV world and now he has his sights set on... Opera? Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Treat yourself to the perfect entertainment bundle with NOW TV's offers, Get a discount code to save on your internet security, Discover a range of promo codes on kitchen appliances, Find Just Eat's special deals and offers this week, Listen to podcasts and books for less with these offers. Pictured: a member of the cast on set, Modern day love story: Inspired by Sally Rooney's novel of the same name, Normal People details the complicated relationship of Marianne and Connell, in a modern day love story. Paul Mescal has opened up about his bizarre experience going to a nightclub in Australia over the Christmas period. View our online Press Pack. Normal People breakout star Paul Mescal and Mank star Tom Burke are set to feature together in the Irish revenge thriller Bring Them Down.. Paul Mescal went from a virtual unknown to an international star with his role as Connell Waldron in BBC Three’s Normal People last year.. And the Irish-born actor looked right at ease as he commenced filming for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen, in a tiny rural town in Australia on Friday. EW's Breaking Big: The rising stars poised to make waves in 2021 include Paul Mescal, Simu Liu, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Haskiri Velazquez, Taylour Paige, … I am thrilled to have them bring this romance to life'. Based on the novel by Prosper Merimee, CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man (Leonardo Sbaraglia) and a spoken-for woman, Carmen (Paz Vega). He will play Don José in the present-day reimagining of the Georges Bizet opera Carmen… And the Irish-born actor looked right at ease as he commenced filming for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen, in a tiny rural town in Australia on Friday. I wasn't one of those kids who wanted to act from the age of 12. He's set to star in a modern-day imagining of Carmen. A modern-day reimagining of one of the classical opera 'Carmen'. 'I feel so lucky to have actors as extraordinary as Melissa, Paul and Rossy (Rossy de Palma) with me on this film,' he said in an official statement. HIS home nation is currently on lockdown but Irish hunk Paul Mescal is sea-sing the day in Australia. And the Irish-born actor looked right at ease as he commenced filming for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen, in a tiny rural town in Australia on Friday. Paul's career has gone from strength to strength since debuting as Connell Waldron in Normal People in April last year. Normal People star Paul Mescal strips down to his underwear and flaunts his VERY ripped physique as he films scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen in Sydney Paul Mescal (he of 'Normal People' Connell Waldron chain-wearing fame) has reportedly finished filming 'Carmen' in Australia - a modern-day reimagining of the renowned opera, and Benjamin Millepied's directorial debut also starring Melissa Barrera as the titular role. And Paul Mescal was spotted shooting scenes for his next hopeful hit, as he continued work on his upcoming movie Carmen in Sydney on Thursday. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The 24-year-old actor stripped down to a pair of small briefs while shooting scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on … Paul, who plays the male lead of Aidan, also donned black lace-up boots and tinted sunglasses. 'Acting was something that I didn't really know how to do but I could see how it would take a great deal of dedication. 'Paul has so much nuance and consideration in his work. Arizona weather report for all cities which includes current climate and 5-day forecast, as well as traffic and road conditions. Life in the country has returned to some form … 'I wasn't one of those kids who wanted to act from the age of 12. Arizona weather alerts, warnings and advisories are also provided. 2 of 100. Normal People heartthrob Paul Mescal reportedly pocketed £1.1 million for appearing in a Samsung ad campaign.. While Carmen is set in Spain and tells the story of the downfall of Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, this adaptation will follow a Mexican woman's search for freedom in Los Angeles, according to The Daily Telegraph. Paul Mescal went from a virtual unknown to an international star with his role as Connell Waldron in BBC Three's Normal People last year. 21/01/2021. From GAA shorts in Normal People to the world of opera! The 24-year-old actor displayed his muscular physique in a black form-fitting tank top as he shot rooftop scenes alongside his equally hunky body double. In fact, my dad did some acting and I used to watch him in plays and just feel no desire at all to be up there myself, perhaps oddly. Paul Mescal from ‘Normal People’ is heading to Australia for his next movie. The Normal People star is currently Down Under filming the film adaptation of Carmen. Not at all. Pic: Channel 5. HIS home nation is currently on lockdown but Irish hunk Paul Mescal is sea-sing the day in Australia. Normal People star Paul Mescal is set to play the male lead in Carmen, which begins filming in Australia on January 18, 2021. Paul Mescal joins Melissa Barrera in Benjamin Millepied’s opera drama Carmen. Irish heartthrob Paul Mescal is in Australia to film the movie adaptation of French opera, Carmen. As part of the shoot, Paul had to relocate to Australia shortly before Christmas. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. As we already know, Paul Mescal (Normal People) is set to star in the film. With Elsa Pataky, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, Nicole da Silva. 3 of 100. There goes another 100,000 viewers! Ink: The global superstar, who has also been cast in The Lost Daughter opposite Dakota Johnson, drew attention to a tattoo on his left arm, Highly anticipated: Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied's feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera, Co-star: Melissa Barrera (pictured), 30, who has been cast in the titular role, wore a fitted burgundy top, a yellow silk skirt and sneakers, on set. No better man. It was recently announced his latest starring will be in an exciting film adaptation of the iconic opera, Carmen, set to … Paul Mescal is set to star in new Irish thriller Bring Them Down. Normal People star Paul Mescal strips down to his underwear as he films Carmen in Sydney Tucker Carlson says the Democrats will start a war on our own people to route out Trump supporters; Paul Mescal changes into Gaelic football shorts for a smoke break between scenes on set of Carmen Millepied had planned for his version of Carmen to be set in México and filmed between there and Los Angeles, but the pandemic put paid to the idea and, instead, has moved to Sydney. Paul Mescal: ‘I had no control over one of the biggest moments in my life’ | British GQ. And the Irish-born actor looked right at ease as he commenced filming for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen, in a tiny rural town in Australia on Friday. Paul appeared in high spirits as he spun around with co-star Melissa Barrera,30 unveiling an arrow tattoo on his arm. He is an actor, known for Normal People (2020), Carmen and Bring Them Down. In fact, my dad did some acting and I used to watch him in plays and just feel no desire at all to be up there myself, perhaps oddly'. Revealed: Vile message 'cop sent to seven officers' from Sarah Everard crime scene is sick parody of the... Met Police backed over handling of Sarah Everard vigil: Half of women and 56% of men support force's actions... 'Go f**k yourselves': Patsy Palmer launches into extraordinary rant after being slammed for 'doing a Piers'... McDonald's launches a week of deals starting TODAY with a Quarter Pounder with Cheese for 99p. View All. Directed by Vicente Aranda. Here, as Paul Mescal launches the campaign, he opens up about how this year has affected his mental health, how he feels about becoming a thirst trap, the pressures of social media, getting the balance between a personal relationships and a career and why performing artists need our support right now… Paul Mescal was born on February 2, 1996 in Maynooth, County Kildare, Republic of Ireland. 'Melissa is so intelligent and intuitive, both as an actor and as a mover. Normal People star Paul Mescal and Mank actor Tom Burke have been cast to lead a brand new Irish revenge thriller titled Bring Them Down. It looks like the luck of the Irish is with Paul- after revealing he struggled with work during lockdown- and even blew his acting cheque from megahit drama, Normal People. 'I became an actor certainly not by accident but late. However, Variety has also reported that Mescal will be joined by Melissa Barrera (Vida), who will play the titular role of Carmen. I know she will bring depths to Carmen I could not even imagine. Paul Mescal has been cast opposite fellow rising star Melissa Barrera in director Benjamin Millepied's present-day reimagining of the Georges Bizet opera Carmen.. Normal People star Paul Mescal has been casually spotted in areas around NSW, from counting eggs at the supermarket to spending a day at the beach. Breaking Big: See photos of Paul Mescal, Taylour Paige, and more of EW's favorite 2021 stars this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Tracey Cox reveals the reasons men turn to explicit... Schools urged to teach boys how to treat women and girls with respect on Britain's streets. Irish actor Paul Mescal plays the male lead, while Melissa Barrera takes on the titular role of Carmen. Ready to work: The Irish-born actor showed off his biceps in a black muscle tank and jeans on the set in Breadalbane, on the outskirts of Goulburn, in New South Wales, Perfecting his craft: Paul was seen perfecting his boxing skills, and mingled with cast and crew outside of a blue vehicle on a deserted street, In character: Paul, who plays the male lead of Aidan, also donned black lace-up boots and tinted sunglasses. It is told in flashback as the young soldier, stripped of his decorations, explains all in a prison cell. 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He was seen perfecting his boxing skills, and mingled with cast and crew outside of a blue vehicle on a deserted street. Italian designer Bottega Veneta is mocked over £1,425 plastic necklace that... Watch Normal People Online | Stream TV Shows in HD | Stan. 'I really struggled with that decision: choosing one thing to focus on that I wouldn't get utterly bored with. Paul Mescal is set to follow his Emmy nominated breakthrough role in Normal People with another exciting Irish project. Directed by Benjamin Millepied. Advertisement. The Normal People actor managed to smile and grimace his way through the pain as members of the Australian boxing club threw their punches. EXCLUSIVE: 'All these claims are crap!' Enthusiasm: Benjamin, who is married to American actress Natalie Portman, and arrived in Australia in November, previously shared his excitement at having cast Paul and Melissa in the roles, Comments: 'Melissa is so intelligent and intuitive, both as an actor and as a mover. Benjamin, who is married to American actress Natalie Portman, and arrived in Australia in November, previously shared his excitement at having cast Paul and Melissa in the roles. He has since featured in drama The Deceived and will star in The Lost Daughter, opposite Dakota Johnson and Olivia Colman. Once he turned 18, he had to decide on whether to make acting his profession.