Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor in a gay romance film together? Someone, hold me! The two incredibly talented (and ridiculously good-looking) actors are finally sharing the big screen in The History of Sound, which is set to hit theaters this year, per Variety.
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Fresh from the massive success of Gladiator 2, Mescal is stepping into yet another intense and emotionally charged role. Meanwhile, O’Connor recently had audiences swooning in Challengers, the steamy sports romance that had everyone obsessed with his tangled love triangle alongside Zendaya and Mike Faist. And now, these two powerhouses are teaming up for a film that promises love, longing, and major chemistry.
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Mescal and O’Connor Will Play …
Based on Ben Shattuck’s Pushcart Prize-winning novel, the film takes us back to the First World War, following Lionel (Mescal) and David (O’Connor), two young men on a mission to capture the voices, lives, and music of their fellow Americans. And, as if that isn’t already the dreamiest premise, they fall in love along the way. Talk about a chef’s kiss of a storyline! Directed by Oliver Hermanus, this adaptation is already shaping up to be one of the most swoon-worthy films of the year.
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Now, let’s talk credentials. Mescal has already left audiences breathless with his intimate on-screen romance with Andrew Scott in All of Us Strangers, proving once again that his ability to convey passion and vulnerability is unmatched. O’Connor, meanwhile, is basically a veteran in the queer cinema space at this point. With The Crown, God’s Own Country, and La Chimera under his belt, the man knows how to bring depth and authenticity to LGBTQ+ roles.
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Mescal May Be Iconic Soon
But that’s not all—Mescal might be gearing up to take on another iconic role. Rumors are swirling that he could play Paul McCartney in an upcoming Beatles biopic, alongside Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison). If this dream cast comes to life, we may just lose our minds.
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While we don’t have an exact release date for The History of Sound just yet, filming wrapped this year, and a world premiere is expected to be announced soon. So, stay tuned and get ready to have your hearts stolen by Mescal and O’Connor—again.
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Source: Variety