Normal People isn’t afraid to tackle the harder topics. From sexuality to mental health, Marianne and Connell’s story brings the darker parts of life to light.
Actor Paul Mescal he had to dive deep into his own experiences as he brought Connell’s struggles to life. The 24-year-old has been catapulted to international fame after Normal People aired.
In later episodes of the series, Connell spirals into depression after a childhood friend takes his own life. Something that Paul has experienced himself.
Speaking to The Independent, he revealed: ‘It’s not fiction to me, it’s real, and I was really nervous portraying it.’ The Irish actor added that after the first death at his school, his mum took him out of class for a week because he ‘wasn’t