The Kildare Man stars in the latest Blockbuster Film.
Paul Mescal says he's still just a lad from Ireland, despite his rising fame.
The actor was in Dublin last night for the premiere of Gladiator 2.
The Kildare man is following in the footsteps of Russell Crowe by taking on the lead role in the blockbuster.
He says the project means a lot to him: