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

1 hour 16 minutes | Tuesday, 23 January 2024

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

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