Paul Mescal

2024 - 12 - 8

Paul Mescal Turns SNL into a Fun House of Shorts and Singing Gladiators!

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From Irish charms to short shorts, Paul Mescal steals the show on his SNL debut while singing 'Gladiator II: The Musical'!

Canadian hearts (and maybe even kilts) fluttered last weekend as Paul Mescal, famed for his role in "Gladiator II," made his illustrious debut as host of "Saturday Night Live". Starting off his monologue with the classic line, "I'm not really known for comedy," Mescal quickly won over the audience with every chuckle and giggle, riffing on his Irish heritage and playfully poking fun at stereotypes. Most notable? His cheeky obsession with short shorts that practically took on a life of their own!

As the night progressed, the Gladiator heartthrob showcased his impressive knack for blending comedy with music in a hilarious sketch that reimagined "Gladiator II" as a musical production. Mescal’s rendition brought to mind what the historical epic was missing all along: vibrant songs and dance numbers! As he channeled his inner musical star, viewers were left wondering if he was now going to walk the path of Broadway, or perhaps even bring a touch of that flavour back to Hollywood.

Of course, SNL never disappoints with guest appearances, and this week, internet sensation Trisha Paytas made a surprise visit to partake in a comical Spotify Wrapped segment poking fun at Mescal’s decidedly unique taste in music. Alongside other fan-favorite skits, fans were treated to the quirky charisma of both Dana Carvey and David Spade, leading to delightful laughter and memorable moments that made audiences wonder what’s next for Paul Mescal in his budding comedy career.

In the end, fans went crazy over Mescal’s vibrant and entertaining mix of performances, proving that behind those intense Gladiator scenes lies a playful side that we can’t get enough of. Plus, an interesting tidbit—Paul Mescal was recently seen on the red carpet wearing a dazzling gold chain that many speculate is a nod to his historical character! With fun-filled comedy wrapped up in a gorgeous Irish package, Mescal has truly lifted the bar for future SNL hosts, leaving fans craving even more from this budding double-threat star.

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Paul Mescal Is More Than “Nude Emotional Scenes” In 'SNL ... (Deadline)

The Gladiator II star started off his monologue by saying he was “excited” to be on the NBC late-night sketch show as he's “not really known for comedy,” adding ...

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'SNL': Paul Mescal Riffs on Irish Stereotypes, Love for Short-Shorts (Variety)

Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal made his hosting debut on “Saturday Night Live” and riffed on his lack of comedic performances and his Irish roots.

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Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? Musical guest, start time, where to ... (USA TODAY)

Here's what you need to know about the "Saturday Night Live" episode on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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'SNL' Is New Tonight, 'Gladiator II' Star Paul Mescal to Host (PopCulture.com)

The Irish actor makes his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live tonight with musical guest Shaboozey. By Megan Behnke. December 7, 2024, 5:20pm.

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Marcello Hernandez Crashes Paul Mescal's 'SNL' Monologue in a ... (Just Jared)

Paul Mescal's opening monologue on the December 7 episode of Saturday Night Live featured a pair of short shorts and a cameo appearance from Marcello ...

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Paul Mescal, Chloe Fineman engage in flirtatious dialogue in new ... (The News International)

Paul Mescal, who has been recently making headlines from his critically acclaimed performance in Gladiator II, is set to host Saturday Night Live on ...

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Paul Mescal Uses His Saturday Night Live Promo To Remind The ... (MSN Money)

Paul Mescal is gearing up to make his Saturday Night Live debut this weekend – and he apparently wants to be sure everyone is saying his name correctly ...

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Paul Mescal Clears Up These 'Ugly' Irish Stereotypes In 'SNL ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The Irish-born actor debunked a number of "offensive" and "ridiculous" claims about people from his native land.

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'SNL' Video, Gladiator 2 Musical Paul Mescal Sings (TVLine)

You know what Gladiator II was missing? A lot of singing and dancing, apparently. After the runaway box office success of Moana 2 and Wicked, ...

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'SNL': Paul Mescal Sings in 'Gladiator II,' the Musical (Rolling Stone)

In his debut on the late night show, Mescal reimagines his role in the Ridley Scott historical drama.

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Paul Mescal turns Gladiator II into a musical on SNL and fans are all ... (Daily Mail)

The 28-year-old Irish actor is the leading man of the blood-soaked new historical epic, with a cast that includes Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.

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Paul Mescal Is More Than “Nude Emotional Scenes” In 'SNL ... (Yahoo News Canada)

Paul Mescal took the Saturday Night Live stage and added some comedy to his acting resumé. The Gladiator II star started off his monologue by saying he was ...

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First-time 'SNL' host Paul Mescal isn't afraid to have fun (Los Angeles Times)

The Irish actor had a breezy time hosting "Saturday Night Live" for this first time, and Dana Carvey returned with Church Lady and "Church Chat."

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'SNL' Imagines 'Gladiator II' As A Musical, With Paul Mescal Singing ... (Deadline)

SNL on Saturday imagined a world where, influenced by the success of Wicked and Moana 2, Gladiator II decides to add music to become a bigger hit.

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'SNL' Brings On Trisha Paytas to Participate In Sketch About Paul ... (Deadline)

Internet personality Trisha Paytas made a surprise appearance on SNL to participate in a sketch about Paul Mescal's Spotify Wrapped for 2024.

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Paul Mescal brings his uncertain levels of star power to an OK ... (The A.V. Club)

For his first SNL hosting gig, Paul Mescal was either the guy acting weird, or the guy reacting to the guys acting weird.

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Paul Mescal and "SNL" Took on Spotify's Wrapped Lists (InsideHook)

This week, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal made his debut hosting Saturday Night Live – and, not surprisingly, there were plenty of jokes to be had about ...

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SNL Video: Paul Mescal Sings and Dances (and Raps!) as Gladiator ... (Yahoo News Canada)

You know what Gladiator II was missing? A lot of singing and dancing, apparently. After the runaway box office success of Moana 2 and Wicked, ...

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Trisha Paytas joins Paul Mescal in hilarious Spotify Wrapped sketch ... (The Express Tribune)

The segment poked fun at Mescal's unique music taste, revealing his most-listened artist to be a fictional “anti-instrumentalist sound guru” named Satoshi ...

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Paul Mescal's Boyish Charm Gets Hurt By SNL's Poor Sketch Writing (Paste Magazine)

This edition of “Church Chat” features three guests: Matt Gaetz (Sarah Sherman), Hunter Biden (David Spade) and Juan Soto (Marcello Hernandez). All three ...

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Paul Mescal Puts His Own Spin on “Wicked”'s 'Defying Gravity' in ... (Yahoo Canada Shine On)

The actor imagined what his recently released film would look like as a musical during his 'SNL' hosting debut.

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Paul Mescal Hosts 'SNL' With Shaboozey, The Church Lady And ... (Forbes)

Paul Mescal makes his hosting debut with fellow new comer, Shaboozey. The episode also features Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, Trisha Paytas and David ...

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Paul Mescal—and His Signature Short-Shorts—Take SNL (Vogue.com)

Mescal's opening skit began with the star discussing all the various ways that he is proud to be Irish. “A lot of people ask if we wear kilts—no, that's the ...

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Watch Paul Mescal's SNL Monologue & Sketches from December 7 ... (NBC)

Watch the sketches from Irish actor Paul Mescal's Saturday Night Live episode, which included a Spotify Wrapped parody and more.

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SNL: Paul Mescal reinvents Gladiator II as Wicked musical (The Independent)

Actor impressed viewers with his rendition of 'There's no place like Rome'

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'SNL' Taps Paul Mescal For a Reimagined 'Gladiator II' Musical Spoof (Today.com)

"Saturday Night Live" reimagined "Gladiator II" as a musical, starring Paul Mescal, after the success of "Wicked" and "Moana 2."

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Paul Mescal Showed His Comedic Chops on 'SNL' — Isn't That ... (Exclaim!)

David Spade returned to the show that made him famous to join fellow alum, Dana Carvey, media personality Trish Paytas appeared as herself, and James Austin ...

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'SNL' recap: Best moments from Paul Mescal hosting 'Saturday Night ... (Boston.com)

"SNL" recap: The best moments from the December 7 episode of Saturday Night Live featuring Paul Mescal and Shaboozey.

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'Saturday Night Live' Recap: Paul Mescal Tries Something New (Vulture)

Paul Mescal delivers whatever's asked of him and shares the spotlight with SNL's three new cast members.

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