Paul Mescal still taken aback by 'agency' he has in Hollywood film industryThe Irish actor has been able to work on passion projects early in his career including Hamnet with Chloe Zhao, and says actors have more control than they thinkView 3 Images Paul Mescal has a lot of 'agency' as a film star (Image: BANG Showbiz)Paul Mescal is taken aback by the level of "agency" he possesses as a performer. Because I was always afraid that the concept of Hollywood takes that agency away, and I'm sure it does for some actors." ‌View 3 Images Paul Mescal has been winning this awards season (Image: Photo by Christopher Polk/2026GG/Penske Media via Getty Images)Mescal, 29, believes that "Hollywood actors" have become more internationally focused than in previous decades. ‌"I suppose being an actor in London, to me, feels the same as being an actor in Hollywood. This is the film we made', which I don't think is often the case.