Paul Mescal reveals he's started writing his own music after filming the Beatles biopic and ...

Paul Mescal reveals he's started writing his own music after filming the Beatles biopic and shares how Paul McCartney reacted to learning the Irish actor would be playing him.  Paul Mescal has revealed he's been inspired to start writing music after filming the Beatles biopic.

The actor, 29, plays Paul McCartney in the upcoming four-part film series, alongside Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.

Mescal is doing all of his own singing in the films and told British GQ of the role: 'I've learned so much. It's really inspired a love'.

Confirming that he is now penning his own music, he continued: 'I've always loved music, but getting to play one of the great songwriters and great frontmen has really lit a fire in terms of personally writing music and engaging and hearing music in a different way.'

Mescal, who previously showcased his vocal abilities in the musical films Carmen and The History of Sound, also revealed how McCartney reacted upon learning he'd been cast to play him, as he praised the 'brilliant' Liverpudlian.

'He's the most brilliant man, Mescal gushed. 'I feel emotionally attached to him. He received me with great kindness and warmth.'

Paul Mescal has revealed he's started writing his own music after filming the Beatles biopic and shared how Paul McCartney reacted to learning the Irish actor would be playing him

The actor, 29, opened up about his hotly-anticipated new role in an interview with British GQ, also taking part in a quirky photoshoot for the magazine

Mescal comes from a musical family, with his sister Nell a popular singer - and the pair often duet on social media.

Source: dailymail.co.uk/Rebecca Lawrence

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