Actor Paul Mescal reveals he received an email from Hugh Jackman after he watched Normal People

Actor Paul Mescal reveals he received a ‘gorgeous email’ from Hugh Jackman after the Wolverine star watched hit series Normal People

He’s been nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for his role as Connell Waldron in BBC’s hit show, Normal People.

And on Thursday, Paul Mescal revealed actor Hugh Jackman, who is also nominated for the same Emmy, contacted him after watching the series.

‘He sent a gorgeous email again when we were nominated,’ the Irish star, 24, said on Variety and iHeart’s podcast The Big Ticket.

Hollywood friends: Paul Mescal (pictured) revealed he received a ‘gorgeous email’ from Hugh Jackman after the Wolverine star watched hit series Normal People 

‘I think the only disappointment is that I won’t get to see him at the ceremony. I just hope there’s some kind of Zoom [waiting room] and I could talk to him there.’

Paul is competing against Hugh (Bad Education), Jeremy Pope (Hollywood), Mark Ruffalo (I Know This Much Is True) and Jeremy Irons (Watchmen) for the Emmy. 

He has been nominated for his role as Connell in the coming-of-age drama, which is also available on American streaming service Hulu.

Nominations: Paul is competing against Hugh Jackman (pictured), Jeremy Pope, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Irons for an Emmy

Nominations: Paul is competing against Hugh Jackman (pictured), Jeremy Pope, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Irons for an Emmy

Normal People has achieved huge success and has even been watched by more than 30million people worldwide.

It’s also been nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series and Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series.

The 12-part drama, is based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel about the turbulent relationship between working-class Connell and well-heeled Marianne Sheridan, who is played by Daisy Edgar Jones.

Story: Normal People, is based on Sally Rooney's bestselling novel about the relationship between working-class Connell and well-heeled Marianne Sheridan

Story: Normal People, is based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel about the relationship between working-class Connell and well-heeled Marianne Sheridan

In June, Paul revealed the pair spent two weeks getting to know each other before filming started.

Speaking during a Backstage Instagram Live interview, he said: ‘There was an understanding that me and Daisy would fundamentally get on. It can be detrimental to force chemistry onto people.

He added: ‘We didn’t spend a huge amount of time together. We spent the guts of two weeks. The production weren’t like, you go off and get to know each other.’

TV hit: Paul plays Connell in the BBC drama which explores the intricacies of his romance with Marianne, who is portrayed by Daisy Edgar-Jones (pictured on the show)

TV hit: Paul plays Connell in the BBC drama which explores the intricacies of his romance with Marianne, who is portrayed by Daisy Edgar-Jones (pictured on the show)



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