Irish actor Paul Mescal has come a long way since his rise to online fame as a young heartthrob in Sally Rooney’s Normal People. Last year, he began to shift from internet sensation to full-fledged star, with several notable projects under his belt. A conversation with Mescal reveals that he was aware of the difference between online and actual fame, but knew it was about to change.
Source: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/paul-mescal-gladiator-ii-interview-pf7rcnmhr