The Academy’s Newest Award Puts Paul Mescal in the Spotlight

Paul Mescal attends the 95th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Photo by /UPI

Paul Mescal is set to receive the Vantage Award at the Academy Museum Gala, cementing his rise among Hollywood’s elite.

Paul Mescal just can’t catch a break before Gladiator II premieres! The Academy will honor him with the Vantage Award, which recognizes emerging artists who contribute to contextualizing and challenging dominant narratives in film.

Mescal has already received one nod from the Academy, having been nominated for the Best Actor award in 2023 for his performance in the drama film Aftersun. Although he didn’t win the prestigious award, the British Academy Scotland Awards named him Best Actor for Aftersun.

Paul Mescal is a force of nature, redefining what it means to be a true artist in today’s cinematic world.

This year, we are proud to honor him with the prestigious Vantage Award at the @AcademyMuseum Gala, a testament to his extraordinary talent and fearless approach to… pic.twitter.com/4k6jHZj5J5
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 17, 2024

He is also the recipient of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role in the play A Streetcar Named Desire, proving he’s just as impressive on stage as he is in front of the camera. To top it all off, his work in the critically acclaimed Normal People earned him the Best Actor award from the BAFTA TV Awards.

In addition to Mescal, Quentin Tarantino and Rita Moreno will receive special honors at the Annual Academy Museum Gala. With names like these, it seems like Paul is joining the big leagues!