- Paul Mescal is booked and busy – as the actor is already in talks to star in a new movie
- The actor is the favorite to star in an adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Dog Stars
- It will be the second collaboration between Mescal and director Ridley Scott – as they are currently on the press tour for their latest movie, Gladiator II
His latest movie is about to hit theaters across the globe.
But Paul Mescal is proving he is booked and busy – as he is reportedly in talks to take on yet another role.
Not only that, but the in-demand Irish actor, 28, would be going back to a director he is more than familiar with – Ridley Scott.
The duo have recently collaborated in Scott’s highly anticipated movie, Gladiator II. The film – which will star Mescal as Lucius – will be released on November 22.
While the press tour for the historical action is in full swing, reports have surfaced which suggest Mescal has been approached for a role in The Dog Stars.
Based on Peter Heller’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel, sources say that Mescal is in talks to play Hig, a widowed pilot and one of the few survivors in a world devastated by a global pandemic.
Set in post-pandemic Colorado, the story follows Hig as he leads a solitary existence in an airplane hangar – with only his dog and a gunman for company.
His quiet life is disrupted when he intercepts a mysterious transmission on his Cessna’s radio, sparking a journey to uncover its origin.
Alongside Scott as director, the screenplay will be written and produced by Mark L. Smith, who recently found success with Twisters.
Heller will also act as a producer, as well as his manager and producing partner, Cliff Roberts.
Filming is aiming to start production in Spring 2025.
‘“Content” is a filthy word’
Elsewhere this week, Mescal has spoken about how he hates people describing his movies as “content”.
In an interview, the Normal People star explained, “Over the last few years people have been talking about films as content. That’s a filthy word. It’s not ‘content’, it’s f***ing work.
“I’m not being snobby, but there are two concurrent industries. One that works with a lack of care, artistic integrity. Go nuts, make stuff with Instagram followers as a factor, whatever.
“But the other is what has always been there – the craft of film – making, directing, lighting and production design. That keeps artists alive.”
