Among the rising talents in Hollywood, Paul Mescal, arguably, has had one of the most interesting and successful career paths thus far. The Irish actor is already a BAFTA winner, a Laurence Olivier Award winner and an Oscar nominee… And he is not even 30 years old yet.
Mescal had his breakthrough thanks to his role as Connell in Hulu’s miniseries “Normal People” (2020), an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Sally Rooney. For this role, he won the BAFTA TV Award and an Emmy nomination. In film, meanwhile he landed his first leading role in Charlotte Wells’ “Aftersun,” for which he received his first Academy award nomination.
After that, he has appeared in titles such as “Foe,” and “All of Us Strangers,” as well as being set to star in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” But, apart from critical recognition, Mescal has been amassing a fortune too. Here’s everything you need to know about his net worth.
Paul Mescal’s net worth: How rich is the actor?
According to Extra.ie, citing Business Plus, Paul Mescal’s net worth is estimated to be between $2 and $3 million. The majority of his earnings come from his acting career, which, apart from the already mentioned titles, also includes: “The Lost Daughter,” “God’s Creatures” and “Carmen.”
Apart from “Gladiator II,” he is set to appear in Richard Linklater’s “Merrily All Along,” as well as “The History of Sound.” In the latter, he stars alongside Josh O’Connor. In theater, he starred in the revival of “A Streetcar Named Desire” in London, as well as other plays, including Shakespeare, in Dublin.
But Mescal’s earnings also come from his partnership with brands, such as Gucci, for which he is an ambassador. He also voiced a documentary for the brand, as well as appearing in several campaigns.
Paul Mescal’s other ventures: Production company and real estate
The Irish Times reported that Mescal also owns a production company, which is called Castle Dawson Pictures Ltd and was established in 2020. Per the newspaper, the company recorded €100,000 in assets in 2022.
While the outlet reports that the company, due to its small size, didn’t require to disclose its revenue or Mescal’s pay, Business Plus reported that he paid himself a dividend of nearly €100,000.
The later outlet also reported that Mescal purchased a €600,000 farmhouse near Schull in west Cork in 2023. According to reports, the actor loved the privacy of the area, and was reportedly making some “work” on the house, per Extra.ie.
