Inside Paul Mescal’s plans for the future
Paul Mescal is well and truly in his lover-boy era as he revealed his plans to take a step back from his intense acting schedule to focus on the relationships in his life.
The 29-year-old, who turns 30 next month, is currently filming the new Beatles biopic in which he stars Sir Paul McCartney.
Opening up about his decision to “slow down” his career, the Irish actor revealed some rare information about his personal life.
What caused his decision?
The Hamnet star revealed his reasoning during GQ's latest episode YouTube series, 21 Questions to fall in love.
“I've really enjoyed the rhythm I've been working on, but the process started when I was 23 and I'm turning 30 now.
“I can feel myself wanting to slow down a bit more and certain priorities come into play where I spend my time, whether that's with my family or with my partner or with friends.”
This insight into the actor's life surprised fans, as he rarely discusses his romance with singer Gracie Abrams, 26, who is the daughter of Star Wars director JJ Abrams.
He continued: “I've never really had a desire to spend my time anywhere else but working up to this point…
“And now I have a desire to not necessarily spend my time in a rehearsal room or on set.”
What has Paul Mescal's life been like since leaving drama school?
Paul explained his constant flow of work since graduating from drama school, The Lir Academy at Trinity College Dublin, in 2017, left little room to enjoy his personal life.
He said: “I have had six weeks [off work]but it has always been in preparation for another job.
“The maximum time I ever had [off work] is like eight, nine weeks. Three of those would be in bed, recovering, and then the next six weeks would be preparing for the next thing.
What will Paul Mescal do with his free time?
The 29-year-old admitted he would “love to go on a long backpacking holiday in South America” and has discussed the idea with a friend of taking six weeks to do it.
What did Paul Mescal say about having children?
Paul's work disclosure in the GQ interview comes after he told Rolling Stone last fall that he hopes to become a father one day.
“I would like to have a family,” he said in September. “I'm not one of 'I want them tomorrow', but I would like to have children.”
When did Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams start dating?
The two are rumored to have been an item ever since June 2024. However, it wasn't until a year later that they actually confirmed their relationship, with Abrams sharing a sweet snap of the two together at the Glastonbury festival in 2025.
By myself Harris Dickinson's girlfriendRose Grey, shared a snap of the couplewith Gracie taking a loving bite of Paul's face.
The Hamnet star was last seen with the pop singer heading to Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11 for the 83rd annual Golden Globes.
No doubt spirits were high on the night, when Paul's film took home the awards for Best Film (Drama) and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Drama.
The couple were seen holding hands in love as they got out of a car for the after party.
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