Paul Mescal cuts a casual figure in a black bomber jacket and jeans as he arrives at rehearsals for A Streetcar Named Desire following his Oscar nomination.
Paul Mescal cut a casual figure when he arrived at the Almeida Theater in London for rehearsals for A Streetcar Named Desire on Saturday.
The 26-year-old actor kept a low profile as he arrived at the venue where he is preparing for the upcoming week of shows in which he plays lead man Stanley Kowalski.
The Oscar-nominated star rocked a black bomber jacket paired with a dark green shirt while strolling downtown.
Show: Paul Mescal cut a casual figure as he arrived at the Almeida Theater in London for rehearsals for A Streetcar Named Desire on Saturday
The Normal People star also wore a pair of blue jeans, a dark brown beanie, and black and white striped sneakers.
A Streetcar Named Desire opened to critical acclaim this month, with Paul citing it as his favorite work.
He praised the ‘formidable cast and creative team, headed by the exceptionally talented [director] Rebecca Frecknall’ and added: ‘It’s wonderful to be able to share it with a wider audience.’
On Tuesday Paul was nominated in the Best Actor category for the Oscars that will take place in March.
Rehearsals: The actor, 26, kept a low profile as he arrived at the venue where he is preparing for the upcoming week of shows where he stars as Stanley Kowalski.
In a statement following the announcement, he said: “This is truly a special moment for everyone involved with Aftersun. Being recognized by the Academy is a great honor and I am very grateful.
‘I want to dedicate this nomination to my two friends Charlotte and Frankie, who I love very much! This is bananas, thank you!’
Paul’s younger sister said she felt “sick with pride” sharing a photo of the moment her brother found out he was an Academy Award nominee.
The star looked absolutely delighted after receiving the incredible news.
Casual: The Oscar-nominated star rocked a black bomber jacket paired with a dark green shirt while strolling downtown
Shortly after the nominations were announced, Paul’s emotional sister Nell, 19, shared photos of the moment on her social media.
Nell posted a screenshot of a video call between her family when they heard the news together, both looking equally elated.
She then shared a picture of just Paul with a beaming smile on his face.
The Normal People actor was sitting on the side of a sofa, wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, holding his phone in hand.
Talent: Paul’s career has been going from strength to strength, culminating in an Oscar nomination for his role in Aftersun (pictured)
Nell also shared a full list of the Best Actor nominees on her Instagram Stories, which of course included her brother’s name.
Paul’s latest episode of good news comes after he was also nominated for a BAFTA for the same role.
He earned a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor in 2021 for his role as Connell on Normal People.
Overjoyed: Paul’s sister Nell posted a screenshot of a video call between her family as they heard the news of his nomination together, each looking equally elated
Aftersun tells the story of a girl named Sophie, played by Frankie Corio, who reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a vacation she took with her father twenty years earlier.
The nominations were announced by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, March 12.
Pablo joins other British and Irish nominees Colin Farrel, Bill Nighy and Andrea Riseborough, who have earned nominations in the Best Actor and Actress categories.
The star-studded Oscar ceremony, which will be hosted by American comedian and presenter Jimmy Kimmel, will take place on March 12 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
WTF: Nell also shared a full list of the Best Actor nominees on her Instagram Stories, which of course included her brother’s name.