Paul Mescal defends Irish heritage and challenges stereotypes on Saturday Night Live

Paul Mescal appeared on Saturday Night Live, where he expressed pride in his Irish heritage and addressed negative stereotypes about Ireland. He humorously clarified misconceptions, stating that Irish people do not engage in incest and do not hate the British. During his debut, Mescal participated in a comedic sketch referencing the new Wicked movie. He also joked about Irish culture, including the misconception about wearing kilts, which are actually Scottish. Mescal recently attended the world premiere of Gladiator II, where he met King Charles. He noted that meeting the King was unexpected and not a priority for him as an Irishman.