He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley Scott's epic "Gladiator II.

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of "Gladiator II,

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal is unpacking some of his previous comments about audiences’ parasocial relationship toward him. “It’s just a weird thing because ultimately I don’t know you, you don’t know me,