Paul Mescal has been nominated for an Oscar for his role as an Edinburgh dad in Aftersun.
The Irishman is up against the likes of Colin Farrell and Austin Butler in the Best Actor category, reports the Daily Record.
The nomination follows Mescal's role in the 2022 drama Aftersun set in the early 2000s. The film centres around an 11-year-old Scottish girl Sophie, played by Frankie Corio, who is on holiday with her dad, Callum, played by Paul Mescal, at a Turkish resort on the eve of his 31st birthday.
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The film has received worldwide acclaim from various critics, who have praised the performances as well as the direction and screenplay.
Aftersun was also named one of the best films of 2022 by the National Board of Review. According to People, Paul, 26, reacted to his nomination in a statement saying: "This is truly a special moment for everyone involved in Aftersun.
"To be recognised by the Academy is such an insane honour and I'm so utterly grateful. I want to dedicate this nomination to my two friends Charlotte and Frankie who I love dearly! This is bananas, thank you!"
Fans flocked to social media to congratulate the actor on the exciting news, as one wrote: "Now Paul Mescal is nominated for an Oscar as he should be."
Another added: "This is the man of dreams!"
And a third said: "Paul Mescal my BELOVED you earned it sweetie!"
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