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14th November 2024
10:20am GMT
Gladiator II is finally out in cinemas this week and JOE had the privilege of speaking with its Irish star Paul Mescal twice about the picture.
During the first interview, the Oscar-nominated actor was joined by legendary director Ridley Scott - while the second time, he was flying solo.
As such, we had the opportunity to ask him a couple more specific Ireland-focused questions.
Amidst this second chat, we quizzed the Maynooth man on what he misses the most about Ireland when he is away, aside from friends and family.
And he had a great answer in response: that sarcastic Irish wit.
Mescal said:
"The kind of sensibility of the people. I think as a country, we've got a good sense of humour. We've got a healthy dose of sarcasm.
"I know it sounds like something small, but it's actually important when you realise that that's where you come from.
"Some other countries have that baked in but it's nice to come back and feel like you have a shorthand with an entire population."
Also during the conversation, we asked the Normal People star what his favourite pub or nightclub was during his Trinity College days.
"Dicey's, €2 drinks on a Monday. I know, hell on Earth now," he responded: "What are they now? I've heard they've gone up to €4.50.
"That was the spot on a Monday night. I actually didn't drink a huge amount in college. I've caught up for it since," he joked, before telling us he has only recently gotten into Guinness.
And in case Paul Mescal is reading this, Dicey's website states that its Wild Monday Students Night currently offers €2.50 drinks on a Monday.
