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Paul Mescal Announces Temporary Break from Cinema After Exhaustive Five Years

Published January 7, 2026, 07:09
Paul Mescal Announces Temporary Break from Cinema After Exhaustive Five Years

Actor Paul Mescal has announced he will be taking a temporary break from cinema until 2028, due to the exhaustive period of the last five years. Mescal wants to avoid burnout and maintain his love for his craft. During the break, he will complete his current commitments, including his participation in a Beatles project where he will play Paul McCartney, and in “Merrily We Roll Along”. The decision comes after an impressive career with appearances in nine films in the last five years.