‘I’m Irish’: Why meeting King Charles was ‘not on list of priorities’ for Gladiator 2 star Paul Mescal

Irish actor Paul Mescal, known for his role in Gladiator 2, shared his underwhelmed response to meeting King Charles III at the film’s London premiere. Citing his Irish heritage, Mescal admitted the encounter wasn’t a priority. He found it difficult to hear the King over the surrounding noise and resorted to nodding and smiling.