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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Gracie Abrams just soft-launched her relationship with Paul Mescal
Gracie Abrams has fans buzzing after posting a cosy photo with actor Paul Mescal following their time together at the Glastonbury Festival. On July 2, the 25-year-old singer shared a carousel of photos from the iconic U.K. music festival, which ran from June 25 to 29. The Instagram post featured candid snaps of her friends, family including her father, J.J. Abrams and a string of sweet festival moments. But the highlight? A laid-back shot of her lying beside the Normal People actor, 29, on what looked like a picnic blanket. Gracie, in a rose-coloured top and bandana, looked relaxed as she lounged next to Mescal. Another clip showed her perched on his shoulders, belting out The Cure's 'Friday I'm In Love' during Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith's surprise performance, a moment that only added fuel to the dating speculation. The Grammy-nominated artist also posted a group selfie that included Mescal, as well as images of her with Lorde and a video of Paul McCartney enjoying her Glastonbury debut performance of 'That's So True.' '❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️,' she simply captioned the post, leaving fans to read between the lines. Abrams performed a well-received set at the festival, singing hits like 'Close to You,' 'That's So True,' and 'I Love You, I'm Sorry,' along with a crowd-pleasing cover of 'Just Like Heaven.' She and Mescal were first linked in June 2024, when they were spotted out together in London. These new photos suggest the connection is still going strong and fans are here for it.
Express Tribune
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Gracie Abrams goes Instagram official with Paul Mescal in Glastonbury post
Gracie Abrams has officially confirmed her relationship with actor Paul Mescal on Instagram, marking their most public appearance as a couple since first being spotted together in 2024. The singer shared a series of photos and videos from Glastonbury Festival, where she was seen enjoying the event with the Aftersun star. The clips included footage of Abrams seated on Mescal's shoulders as they watched Olivia Rodrigo's headline performance, with the pair smiling and singing along in the crowd. The moment drew attention across social media as fans praised the couple's chemistry and support for each other's careers. In another video from the event, the pair was also caught sharing a kiss in public. Abrams also shared a separate video of Mescal and his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones watching her set at the festival. The singer further confirmed their close bond by reposting a picture of herself alongside Mescal's sister, Nell, suggesting strong ties with his family. The post adds a new chapter to their relationship timeline, which has included quiet appearances at events such as the History of Sound premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Abrams and Mescal have previously avoided publicly discussing their romance. In past interviews, both expressed a desire to keep personal relationships private despite public speculation.
