
The reviews are in. And even those closest to the leading man are disturbed by the “raw animal power” displayed by an actor who is, to quote the Standard’s Nick Curtis, “horribly good”.
“I have seen A Streetcar Named Desire,” confirms Nell Mescal, the 19-year-old musician sister of Paul Mescal. “Three times!” she adds, laughing. “Paul’s like, ‘come see it again!’ I’m like, ‘OK!’ — and I’m going again in a few weeks. The whole cast and director are amazing, and the reviews came out and they are, thankfully, right!”