Irish actors excel at mastering accents thanks to cultural roots and training

Irish actors are gaining recognition for their ability to master various accents, as seen with recent Oscar nominees Cillian Murphy and Paul Mescal. Both actors practiced extensively to portray characters with non-Irish backgrounds, showcasing their skill in accent adaptation. Dialect coaches suggest that Irish actors benefit from a rich variety of local accents and a cultural emphasis on storytelling. This exposure helps them pick up new accents more easily compared to actors from other regions, such as the U.S. Training programs in Ireland also focus on dialect work, preparing actors for international careers. Coaches note that Irish actors often find it easier to sound American than British, due to similarities in pronunciation.