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Elle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Want to Hear More of Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor Singing? Us, Too
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Paul Mescal is sitting in bed looking sad and gorgeous again. That seems to be a recurring theme throughout a number of the movie star's most famous projects (think: Aftersun, Normal People, and All of Us Strangers), but his upcoming film, The History of Sound, deserves particular attention for connecting him with yet another infamously scruffy romantic lead: Josh O'Connor, beloved for his roles in Challengers, La Chimera, and The Crown. In The History of Sound, adapted from author Ben Shattuck's short story of the same name, Mescal and O'Connor play Lionel and David, both folk music aficionados, who meet in 1917 at the Boston Conservatory. After World War I, they reunite in 1920 to travel through Maine, collecting and preserving traditional folk songs—and embarking on a love affair along the way. The film first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this spring, and ELLE's critic proclaimed the period piece 'quietly epic' and 'a masterclass in tender restraint.' Here's what we know about the project so far. Alongside Mescal and O'Connor, the film stars Molly Price, Alison Bartlett, and Chris Cooper, per Deadline—though it seems primarily intended as a star vehicle for its charismatic male leads. Oliver Hermanus (Living) directed The History of Sound, with cinematography by Alexander Dynan and the screenplay by Shattuck himself. After its Cannes debut, Mubi bought North American distribution rights, and Focus Features snagged international. In the U.S., The History of Sound will land in theaters on September 12, 2025, with a likely MUBI streaming release to follow. Yes—and it features both O'Connor and Mescal singing. It'll be well worth the price of a ticket just to hear more. This story will be updated.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor Embark on a Romantic Journey in 'The History of Sound' Trailer
Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor are getting close in their new romantic drama. On Thursday, July 24, Mubi released the first trailer for its upcoming movie The History of Sound, which stars Mescal, 29, and O'Connor, 35, as two young men named Lionel Werthing and David White, who meet while studying music in Boston in the 1910s. The trailer shows O'Connor and Mescal taking turns singing at school — and O'Connor's David traveling to Europe to serve in World War I — as both men reckon with the romantic relationship that blossoms after they bond over music. The film then follows the arc of their lives that comes in the years after first meeting. Chris Cooper, 74, portrays an older version of Mescal's Lionel; he can be heard reflecting on his past in a voiceover in the trailer. "Two young music students, Lionel and David, attending the Boston Conservatory in 1917, bond over their shared love of folk music," an official synopsis for the movie reads. "They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine." The History of Sound made its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May. An official synopsis provided on Cannes' website indicates that the movie follows Lionel and David through several years of their lives, including after David is drafted into the military as World War I comes to a close. "In 1920, the two spend a winter walking through the forests and islands of Maine, collecting folk songs in order to preserve them for future generations," the synopsis adds. "Lionel drifts through Europe in his twenties and thirties, building a new life of profound success and happiness, and experiencing new loves. Yet he is constantly drawn back to memories of his brief time with David, trying to understand the impact of their relationship." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Back in May, Mescal told reporters during the movie's press conference in Cannes that the on-set atmosphere between him and O'Connor felt "very light and boyish and nonsensical at times." "We've known each other for about five years and we were definitely friendly so that foundation of safety and play was there, but that relationship really deepened in the three or four weeks we were filming," Mescal said at that time, describing O'Connor as "one of the easiest persons" to build chemistry with on set. The History of Sound is in theaters Sept. 12. Read the original article on People
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Paul Mescal's entertainment firm records profits of €1m on back of Gladiator role
New accounts filed by the actor's Castle Dawson Pictures Ltd show that the company's post tax profits of €1.023m in the 11 months to the end of September last followed profits of €309,051 in the prior year - an increase of 231pc. The €1.02m post tax profit for last year translates to weekly profits of €21,326 for the 48 week period from the end of October 2023 to the end of September last The bumper year for the firm allowed the company to pay dividends of €333,333 to its sole owner, Paul Mescal, who was one of the 82,300 hurling fans at Croke Park on Sunday to watch Tipperary storm to their 29th All-Ireland hurling title when beating Cork. No pay was made to directors last year after directors' pay for 2023 totalled €641,185. At the end of last September, the company was sitting on accumulated profits of €1.16m. In the buoyant year for the firm, the company's cash funds almost doubled from €646,596 to €1.24m. Gladiator was released worldwide in November of last year and Mescal's role as Lucius Verus helped Gladiator to a worldwide box-office of $462.2m. When commenting on casting Mescal for the role of Lucius, Ridley Scott said: 'He was a special find. He was absolutely perfect.' In Ireland Gladiator recorded the 5th highest box office of the year at €3.67m. Mescal - who signed off on the accounts on June 30h - became a star on both sides of the Atlantic with his award-winning portrayal of Connell Waldron in the lockdown hit drama, Normal People in April and May of 2020. ADVERTISEMENT Mescal has a 100pc shareholding in the company and the accounts show that at the end of September last, its current assets - made up of cash and moneys owed by debtors - totalled €1.16m. The lucrative year enjoyed by Mescal's Castle Dawson culminated in his movie firm agreeing to provide him with a €1.05m loan facility in November of last year. Documents show that Mescal signed off on the loan facility with his firm on November 18th only three days after the release of Gladiator II here on November 15th. Seeking to capitalise on his status, the former Kildare minor football captain incorporated Castle Dawson Pictures Ltd on November 23rd 2020. The company due to its small size is not required to disclose the revenues it recorded during the year. Mescal's career has been on a skywards trajectory since his debut screen performance in Normal People. Mescal learnt his acting trade at Trinity College Dublin's The Lir Academy and this year a record 600 people have applied this year for its 16 place acting programme that helped launch Mescal's career. Normal People reportedly gave BBC Three its best ever week on the iPlayer while it also set new viewing records on the RTE Player.
The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hurling fans fuming as Paul Mescal gets free tickets ‘when Tipp & Cork supporters couldn't get them'
PAUL Mescal and his father were guests of the BBC at the All-Ireland hurling final yesterday in Croke Park. The pair were present to witness the incredible Advertisement 2 Mescal was sat next to famous jockey Rachael Blackmore at the final 2 The 29-year-old has played in Croke Park before with the Kidare minor team in the Leinster final They two national icons were joined by English pop singer Tom Grennan - who's Dad hails from Offaly - and Donegal based influencer Eric Roberts. The "And to be here with Dad, we're so lucky free tickets to an All-Ireland final." Advertisement Read more on GAA The Kildare native sparked a bit of hostility from GAA fans with his last sentence as All-Ireland tickets are "like gold dust." Tipperary and Many desperate hurling fans turned to touts, s ome reports have seats for the game Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling And while the distribution method to All-Ireland final tickets has The video of Mescal and his father being interviewed by BBC Northern Ireland received backlash in the comment as fans were unhappy with special treatment for celebrities. RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final One puzzled GAA fan questioned: "Free tickets for people who aren't from either county?" Another vented their frustration at the ticket distribution saying: "While 2 ACTUAL fans go without tickets to see THEIR County!" Advertisement A third fan slammed the decision to hand free tickets to Mescal and his father commenting: "Getting free tickets, disgusting, when Tipp & Cork supporters couldn't get them."
Irish Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
BBC rolls out star-studded line-up for All-Ireland Hurling final
It is the biggest day of the year for hurling fans as Croke Park is packed to the brim with 82,300 as Cork and Tipperary battle it out for the Liam MacCarthy Cup. As has become tradition, today's final is being shown live on the BBC and the British broadcaster have gone all out and have enlisted the help of some massive stars to help with today's television broadcast. Actor Paul Mescal and horse racing icon Rachael Blackmore both appeared ahead of the final to speak with BBC presenters from the comforts of the Davin Stand. Mescal is no stranger to Croke Park having played there as an underage star for Kildare as a youngster, and the Gladiator II star spoke about how important All-Ireland final day is to GAA fans in Ireland and around the world. "All-Ireland final day is one of the most special days in the calendar and to be here with dad, we're so lucky to be getting free tickets to an All-Ireland final," he stated. The actor added: "I'm so glad it's being shown across the UK because it is a huge cultural moment every year. It's a massive event for Irish people across the world. It's not just the people living in Ireland, it's for the diaspora and everybody else." Joining Mescal and Blackmore in the stand was singer Tom Grennan, who was appearing at his first ever All-Ireland final: "This is amazing. This has been a dream of mine to come to an All-Ireland. "I've got my dad with me. He has worn the Offaly shirt, but to be here and just to see everybody mixing... like if you saw this at a North London derby that wouldn't be the case. You'd have one half and one half where everybody's mixes, a sea of different colours. It's a beautiful thing." While Mescal and Grennan have no dog in the fight this afternoon, proud Tipperary native Blackmore will be cheering on the Premier County and was even wearing a Tipp jersey as she showed her support for the men in blue and gold. As it stands, Cork lead Tipp by six points on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-13 after a brilliant goal from Shane Barrett on the stroke of half time.
