Normal People’s Paul Mescal looks relaxed as he steps out for coffee… before Emmy nominated star is left red-faced after sleeping through Radio 1 interview
Paul Mescal stepped out for coffee on Thursday morning, hours before sleeping through an alarm and almost missing his Radio 1 interview with Zoe Ball.
The actor, 24, is still on a high after receiving a surprise nomination at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards for his work in BBC Thee drama Normal People, an adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel.
But he got his day off to a relaxing start by visiting an east London cafe, where she picked up some breakfast before making his way home.
Caffeine kick: Paul Mescal stepped out for coffee on Thursday morning, hours before sleeping through an alarm and almost missing his Radio 1 interview with Zoe Ball
The actor was braced for a busy afternoon that would culminate with a performance alongside Dermot Kennedy at London’s Natural History Museum later that evening.
But Mescal’s exuberant celebrations resulted in him partially sleeping through his Radio 1 Breakfast Show interview with Ball the following day.
Calling into the show from home sometime later, the apologetic star said: ‘I’m so embarrassed, I haven’t missed a single interview for however long… I’m so so sorry.’
Chilled: The actor looked relaxed after picking up his breakfast from an east London cafe
Casual: Mescal sported a white T-shirt, faded jeans and trainers during his latest appearance in the capital on Thursday
While Ball immediately forgave Mescal, who was being interviewed after performing with Dermot Kennedy at London’s Natural History Museum on Thursday evening, he admitted the last week may well have caught up with him.
‘It’s been a little bit nuts and it probably is the reason that I’m up a little bit late,’ he said. ‘I’ve slept through my alarm a little bit.’
Mescal’s nomination in the category for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie comes as Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones was overlooked in the category for Outstanding Lead Actress.
Awkward: The following day Mescal partially slept through his Radio 1 Breakfast Show interview with Zoe Ball, resulting in him issuing a grovelling apology on Twitter
Multi-talented: The actor performed alongside Dermot Kennedy at London’s Natural History Museum on Thursday evening
For the fans: The performance was livestreamed for ticket holders during the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis
But he was quick to pay tribute to the 22-year old for her incredible talent, and insisted his recognition at the forthcoming Emmy Awards was party down to her.
He said: ‘Getting to work with Daisy on a daily basis is totally and utterly the highlight of my career to date and I imagine that’ll be the case for a long long time.
‘And I totally share what happened to me this week with her because she is just an extraordinary human being and an extraordinary talent.’
Versatile: As well as being a talented actor, Mescal is also a capable singer
Late night: The rising star’s performance at the London venue may well have caused his apparent tardiness on Friday morning