Actor Paul Mescal's very honest response to being asked whether it was 'wild' to meet King Charles III went viral.
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal said meeting King Charles III at the premiere was 'not kind of on the list of priorities' during a bizarre exchange with an interviewer.Meeting the British monarch has been an honor enjoyed by many an English actor spanning decades but less so for Irish stars for whom the history of British persecution in the name of the crown looms large.
'Mescal then said he was pleased Gladiator II director Ridley Scott had the privilege of royal exposure: '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.
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