Paul Mescal has said that many people mispronounce his name with the Irish actor placing the blame on a popular type of alcohol.
Mescal continues to rise in popularity as he makes waves in Hollywood. His name is on everyone's lips as awards season heats up but the actor has noticed a trend in how people mispronounce his surname.
The Kildare native explained that he is often referred to as Paul 'Mezcal', with people confusing his surname with the Mexican alcoholic spirit. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the 27-year-old said: "People get confused with how to pronounce my name because of the drink mezcal. Everybody does it it!"
