He soared to fame less than a year ago, following the release of his critically-acclaimed BBC series Normal People.
And Paul Mescal was spotted shooting scenes for his next hopeful hit, as he continued work on his upcoming movie Carmen in Sydney on Thursday.
The 24-year-old actor displayed his muscular physique in a black form-fitting tank top as he shot rooftop scenes alongside his equally hunky body double.
Back to work: Paul Mescal was spotted shooting scenes for his next hopeful hit, as he continued work on his upcoming movie Carmen in Sydney on Thursday
The Irish actor cut a casually cool figure as he made his way through the sun-kissed set sporting indigo jeans, while he shielded his eyes with a pair of shades.
His stunt double was similarly dressed, though his jeans were distressed and curly mane notably longer than that of the film’s star.
In between scenes, Maynooth native Paul was seen sitting on the steps to his trailer as he puffed on the cigarette in the sweltering heat.
Two days earlier, Paul was spotted wearing next to nothing as he filmed his latest project in the coastal Australian city.
Seeing double: The 24-year-old actor displayed his muscular physique in a black form-fitting tank top as he shot rooftop scenes alongside his equally hunky body double
Eye on the action: The Irish screen star kept a keen eye on the production in between takes
Similarities: His stunt double was similarly dressed, though his jeans were distressed and curly mane notably longer than that of the film’s star
He stripped down to his boxer shorts as he shot scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on Maroubra Beach.
The actor – who is playing the male lead of Aidan, after replacing Fifty Shades star Jamie Dornan – looked effortlessly cool as he held hands with his co-star Melissa Barrera during the flirtatious scene.
Paul was seen flaunting his rippling muscles and tattooed arm as the pair frolicked together by the sea, with Melissa – who plays the titular role of Carmen – sporting a gorgeous yellow shirt and an electric blue skirt.
Melissa, 30, later removed the floaty skirt from her svelte frame, and was pictured walking up the beach in lacy lilac underwear.
The duo’s scene was later crashed by their co-stars Elsa Pataky and another mystery male, with the gang chasing each other around on the beach while smiling giddily.
Casually cool: The Irish actor cut a casually cool figure as he made his way through the sun-kissed set sporting indigo jeans, while he shielded his eyes with a pair of shades
Big role: The actor plays the male lead of Aidan, after replacing Fifty Shades star Jamie Dornan
Screen adaptation: Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied’s feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera of the same name
Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied’s feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera.
Frenchman Benjamin, who is married to Israeli-born actress Natalie Portman and arrived in Australia in November, previously shared his excitement at having cast Paul and Melissa in the roles.
‘I feel so lucky to have actors as extraordinary as Melissa, Paul and Rossy (Rossy de Palma) with me on this film,’ he said in an official statement.
‘Melissa is so intelligent and intuitive, both as an actor and as a mover. I know she will bring depths to Carmen I could not even imagine.
‘Paul has so much nuance and consideration in his work. I am thrilled to have them bring this romance to life.’
Titular tole: In the upcoming film, 30-year-old actress Melissa Barrera takes on the titular role
Production: Filming, which was originally slated to occur in Mexico and Los Angeles, will reportedly continue in Broken Hill, New South Wales
Career boost: Paul’s career has gone from strength to strength since debuting as Connell Waldron in Normal People in April last year
While Carmen is set in Spain and tells the story of the downfall of Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, this adaptation will follow a Mexican woman’s search for freedom in Los Angeles, according to The Daily Telegraph.
Filming, which was originally slated to occur in Mexico and Los Angeles, will reportedly continue in Broken Hill, New South Wales.
Paul’s career has gone from strength to strength since debuting as Connell Waldron in Normal People in April last year.
He has since featured in drama The Deceived and will star in The Lost Daughter, opposite Dakota Johnson and Olivia Colman.
Paul’s work as a lovelorn student on Normal People alongside co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, also won him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Paul’s work as a lovelorn student on Normal People alongside co-star Daisy E also won him a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards
