13-05-2025
'Fragments of time' -- Never seen before snaps of Normal People released
A string of never-seen-before pictures from the set of Normal People have been released, five years after the Paul Mescal-led show took us by storm.
The show catapulted the Maynooth man into the spotlight, premiering on April 26, 2020, at the beginning of the global pandemic.
Paul starred alongside Daisy Edgar Jones in the series which centred around the love story of Connell and Marianne. A string of never-seen-before pictures from the set of Normal People have been released, five years after the Paul Mescal-led show took us by storm. Pic: Element Pictures/Enda Bowe
Set photographer Enda Bowe has taken to social media to share some unseen photographs from filming the show, as he detailed the 'privilege' he feels having been a part of the experience.
'Five years on from Normal People, I've returned to a quiet archive of images — moments held in the hush between takes,' Enda wrote.
'Being the photographer on set was such a privilege on this wonderful project with wonderful people and meant moving gently through the spaces where story and reality met, witnessing the tenderness that unfolded behind the camera.' View this post on Instagram
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Enda added that the photos he was sharing were 'fragments of that time.'
'The stillness before a scene, the laughter after a line, the soft focus of something fleeting,' he detailed.
'Shared now, with gratitude for the people who made it, and for the ones who watched it and felt something true.' Paul starred alongside Daisy Edgar Jones which centred around the love story of Connell and Marianne. Pic: Element Pictures/Enda Bowe
The photographer added that the pictures offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the atmosphere and collaboration that resulted in Normal People.
Instagram users took to the comments full of praise for Enda's work, with one writing: 'Absolutely obsessed with your photography. The richness of your photographs and colours. I found you through Normal People and I'm so glad I did!'
Another added: 'This is so special thank you for sharing your stunning photos with us.'
A third commented: 'Such a beautiful series.'
Earlier this year, Paul opened up on adjusting to life after Normal People, admitting there was a 'specific skill set' to being in the limelight which isn't thought of beforehand.
The 'life changing' experience of Normal People resulted in the actor shutting down his social media accounts and moving out of London.
