Normal People star Paul Mescal strips down to his underwear and flaunts his VERY ripped physique as he films scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen in Sydney
The Irish-born actor soared to fame after appearing in BBC’s Normal People last year.
And on Tuesday, Paul Mescal was spotted wearing next to nothing as he filmed his latest project in Sydney – one which is bound to boost his popularity internationally.
The hunky 24-year-old stripped down to his boxer shorts as he shot scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on Maroubra Beach.
New project: Irish actor Paul Mescal (right) was spotted wearing next to nothing as he filmed scenes for the movie adaptation of opera Carmen on Sydney’s Maroubra Beach this week. Pictured with co-star Melissa Barrera
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.
Star-studded cast: Paul is starring in the movie alongside Chris Hemsworth’s Spanish actress wife Elsa Pataky (left), but it’s not yet been confirmed what her role will be
On-screen lovers: Paul – 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 during the flirtatious scene
Hunk: Paul was seen flaunting his rippling muscles and tattooed arm as they frolicked together by the sea, with Melissa sporting a gorgeous yellow shirt and an electric blue skirt
All smiles: Paul appeared in high spirits as he spun around with Melissa, unveiling his arrow tattoo on his arm
Coming soon: Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied’s feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera
Carmen is filmmaker Benjamin Millepied’s feature directorial debut, and is an adaptation of the beloved opera.
Benjamin, who is married to American 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.’
Stunner: Melissa, 30, later removed the floaty skirt from her svelte frame, and was pictured walking up the beach in lacy lilac underwear
Beaming: The duo’s scene was later crashed by Elsa Pataky and another male co-star, with the gang chasing each other around on the beach while smiling giddily
Leggy: Elsa looked gorgeous in a floaty green skirt and a low-cut black top
Famous: Paul shot to fame after appearing in BBC’s Normal People last year
Popular: Since Normal People, Paul featured in drama The Deceived and will star in The Lost Daughter, opposite Dakota Johnson and Olivia Colman
Loved: 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
Model behaviour: Chris Hemsworth’s wife Elsa wasn’t believed to be starring in the movie until recently
Bombshell: Elsa looked effortlessly chic as she left her trailer on set, sporting a cosy striped hoodie and a huge winter coat
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.
Normal People is available to stream on Stan in Australia
Cheeky: Paul was later spotted enjoying a cigarette as he waited to begin his scene
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