Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Paul Mescal Plans Hiatus Until 2028 Beatles Role
Paul Mescal is a famous actor who has been in movies like Aftersun and Normal People.
He said he needs a break from acting for a few years.
He will still work on two movies, The History of Sound and Hamnet, but after that, he wants some time off.
In 2028, he will play Paul McCartney in a movie about The Beatles.
He also mentioned another movie, Merrily We Roll Along, but it might take a long time to come out.
Mescal said he enjoys making smaller movies more than big ones.
He had to lose a lot of weight for The History of Sound, which was tough but he liked the experience.
Paul Mescal plans to take a break from acting until 2028.
He will next appear in The History of Sound and Hamnet.
Mescal will play Paul McCartney in a Beatles movie set for 2028.
He mentioned another project, Merrily We Roll Along, which may take a decade to release.
Mescal prefers making indie films over big-budget movies.
- Who
- Paul Mescal
- What
- Plans to take a break from acting until 2028
- When
- Until 2028
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To recharge and focus on specific projects
- Actor
- Paul Mescal
- Upcoming Role
- Paul McCartney in Beatles movie
- Release Year
- 2028
- Current Projects
- The History of Sound, Hamnet
- Oscar Nomination
- Aftersun (2022)
- Weight Loss
- Lost 12 kilos for The History of Sound
- Next Film
- Sam Mendes' untitled Beatles movie
- Other Project
- Richard Linklater's Merrily We Roll Along