Ridley Scott is known to have an eye for talent! The acclaimed director can tell who can deliver a performance full of depth and intensity, and with films like Blade Runner and Gladiator in his arsenal, you know that he’s been a master at casting.
Recently, he has hinted at his growing interest in getting a young actress on board for a novel project. What makes the news more exciting is her association with Paul Mescal, Scott’s leading man in Gladiator 2. So let’s look at what the director said, and who the actress in question is!
Ridley Scott on Casting Daisy Edgar-Jones From Normal People
After watching Normal People, the romantic drama show featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, Ridley Scott has kept the former on his radar. In an interview with CinemaBlend, he was asked if he would consider casting Edgar-Jones for a role, to which he said.
I have, indeed, yeah. Indeed I did. We circled the wagons on that one, we positioned it for something.
His admiration for the actress did not stop there, he went on to compare her with a young Debra Winger. Edgar-Jones has a natural and raw talent that shined through in Normal People, so it’s not surprising to see that Scott is looking forward to working with her.
However, he could take this collaboration to the next level by including Paul Mescal in the project, possibly as her love interest. Their chemistry in Normal People is the best you’ll ever see, and they bonded so well that the actors remain close friends even to this day.
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Enduring Friendship
In Normal People, the relationship between Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ character is a bit complicated, but such is not the case with the actors themselves. Even though their careers skyrocketed after the show’s success, they’ve remained extremely close friends in real life. (via Elle)
Edgar-Jones has even referred to her beloved co-star as her “lifetime best friend,” and despite their growing fame, the two have remained seemingly grounded. She also emphasized the connection that she felt with him during filming but made it clear that all of it was purely platonic.
Mescal has also echoed these sentiments, and it’s evident that the two share mutual love and respect for each other. Their off-screen bond fascinates the fans of Normal People who fell in love with their complex portrayal of Marianne and Connell. So, we can only hope and pray that Ridley Scott brings them back together for his next project, possibly in a different and more refreshing dynamic.
