Recent rumors suggesting a romantic relationship between actors Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri have been debunked by a source close to the pair, confirming that they are simply friends. The speculation arose after the two actors shared a cozy selfie on Instagram in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
In the photo, Edebiri had her arms around Mescal as they shared a laugh while sitting together on a stairwell. The caption of the post, which included shamrock emojis, hinted at their Irish connection, albeit in a light-hearted manner.
Despite the social media buzz, it has been clarified that the actors are not romantically involved. Edebiri's previous relationship with actor/comedian Colin Burgess was also mentioned in the context of the recent rumors.
Interestingly, Mescal had expressed interest in collaborating with Edebiri on a romantic comedy project in a past interview. This led to further speculation among fans about a potential on-screen partnership between the two actors.
Support for a collaboration between Mescal and Edebiri was evident when romance novelist Emily Henry shared their St. Patrick's Day photo on her Instagram Story. Fans expressed excitement at the prospect of seeing the actors together in a romcom adaptation.
Notably, Mescal and Edebiri have been seen together on multiple occasions in recent months, including at the BAFTA Awards in London and the Film Independent Spirit Awards in California. The actors were also pictured with other industry figures, sparking further interest in their professional and personal connections.
It is worth mentioning that Mescal is currently working with director Oliver Hermanus on the film 'The History of Sound,' adding another layer to the actors' shared professional endeavors.
