Via Instagram (@paul.mescal)Film & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsPaul Mescal is set to star in an Irish psychological thriller from A24Fans of indie films and handsome men can, at last, sleep easyShareLink copied ✔️May 12, 2021May 12, 2021TextBrit Dawson In a dream collab, Paul Mescal is set to star in a forthcoming A24 psychological drama film, titled God’s Creatures. As reported by Deadline, the film is set in an Irish fishing village and tells the story of a mother (played by Emily Watson) who lies to protect her son (Mescal), exploring the disastrous impact this lie has on her family and community. The Normal People star joins Aisling Franciosi, Declan Conlon, Marion O’Dwyer, and Toni O’Rourke in the cast, while Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer are directing – their first time taking on the role as a duo, after working together on 2015’s The Fits. The screenplay is written by Shane Crowley, with Fodhla Cronin O’Reilly also collaborating on the story. Mescal has been busy since the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s stellar novel dropped last year. As well as starring in four-part psychological thriller, The Deceived, the actor has joined Dakota Johnson and Olivia Colman in the cast of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming film, The Lost Daughter. There’s no news on the premiere date for God’s Creatures yet – though the film is currently in production – but you can satiate your Paul Mescal desires by watching him read an extract from Normal People here. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7Gucci AW26: Everything you missed at Demna’s blockbuster runway debutYou need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert ravesDazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentThe President’s Cake, Iraq’s first Oscar-shortlisted feature filmDazed x MUBI Club’s next film is The Secret AgentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy