Paul Mescal has shared his delight and unwavering support for friend Alison Oliver, who has been cast as the lead role in the latest Sally Rooney adaptation.
Following the incredible success of Normal People, another of Sally’s books, Conversations with Friends is being turned into a tv show.
Conversations with Friends follows Frances (Alison Oliver), a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.
The show will also feature Sasha Lane from American Honey and The Miseducation of Cameron Post who will star as Bobbi, Joe Alwyn from The Favourite and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk as Nick and Jemima Kirke from Sex Education and Girls who will play Melissa.
Following the casting announcement this week, Paul Mescal reveals he couldn’t be happier for Alison, who he knows through The Lir Academy.
“Here we go. Can’t wait to see this,” he said. “Big shout out to my pal Alison who’s going to blow you all away.”
Paul shot to fame in 2020 as he starred alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in Normal People.
The show, based on another best-selling book by Sally Rooney went down a treat with viewers right across the world when it aired last year.
A-list stars including Wionna Ryder, Katy Perry and Kourtney Kardashian are just some of the biggest names who tuned in and shared their adoration for the Irish show.
It went on to receive two Golden Globe nominations, ahead of the ceremony later this month.
Daisy Edgar Jones who plays Marianne in the Irish drama received a nod in the Best Actress category for her work on Normal People, and the show as a whole was nominated for Best Limited Series of TV Film.
While Maynooth native Paul didn’t receive a nomination in the male actor category, he was still bursting with delight for his co-stars and close friends.
Sharing a snap of himself and Daisy on set, he said, “Could not be prouder of you my friend. Again, unbelievably proud of this show and everyone who worked on it.”
The 78th Annual Golden Globes Awards will take place virtually on February 28th.