S2 EP1: Paul Mescal discusses the impact of Hollywood fame, dealing with paparazzi, and how acting is the love of his life

In this episode, Louis is in the Spotify studio with Irish actor, Paul Mescal. As well as Paul’s new film ‘All Of Us Strangers’, they discuss his sausage-related big break, spending time in Hollywood, and going viral on Irish Twitter. Heavy irony employed throughout.

Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.

Links/Attachments:

‘All of Us Strangers’ – Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY

‘Normal People’ – BBC iPlayer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-people

‘Aftersun’ – Mubi

https://mubi.com/en/gb/films/aftersun

‘Paul Mescal ghosted Louis Theroux’ – BBC Radio 2

https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio2/video/7299111154775756064

Denny sausage advert – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alVbyTgJ828

The Phantom of the Opera – YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffnn5D8XubM

Credits:

Producer: Millie Chu

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Photo: @bypip

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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