- Paul Mescal meets King Charles
- King Charles' film patronage
- Ridley Scott's special moment
At the star-studded 'Gladiator II' premiere in Leicester Square, Paul Mescal found himself in the spotlight not just for his role as Lucius Verus but for his candid remarks about meeting King Charles III. The King, celebrating his 76th birthday at the event, mingled with the cast, including Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. However, Mescal, an Irish actor, admitted that meeting the monarch was "not on the list of priorities" for him. He explained, "It's never something I thought was on the bingo cards," highlighting his nationality as a factor in his perspective.
King Charles' film patronage
King Charles III, who succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as the patron of the Film and TV Charity, attended the premiere without Queen Camilla, who was recovering from a chest infection. The King's presence underscored his ongoing support for the film industry, a role he inherited from his mother, who held the title since 1952. During the event, Mescal described his interaction with the King as somewhat chaotic, admitting, "You just kind of nod along and, err... I found it kind of hard to hear what he was saying because your head is in such a frenzy."
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Ridley Scott's special moment
While Mescal's own encounter with royalty may not have been a priority, he acknowledged the significance of the event for director Ridley Scott. "I'm Irish, so it's not on the list of priorities, but it's an amazing thing for Ridley because I know how important that is for him. So to see his film celebrated in that context was pretty special," Mescal noted. Fans took to social media to commend Mescal's honesty, with one saying, "He handled this really well. Didn’t give any headlines but didn’t lie either."
