(L-R) Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri.Photo:Ayo Edebiri/Instagram
Ayo Edebiri/Instagram
Ayo EdebiriandPaul Mescal’s future may include starring in a rom-com together.
Romance novelist Emily Henry spoke withVarietyand said that the actors—who recently went viral after posing for an Instagram photo together,sparking dating rumors— would be a good fit for a film adaptation of one of her novels.
“I think that they would be amazing. I actually saw them being discussed [online] for several different roles — and I definitely have a favorite,” Henry told the outlet.
Romance novelist Emily Henry.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Gett
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Gett
While scripts for film adaptations of Henry’sBeach Read,People We Meet on VacationandBook Lovers, are currently being worked on, the author said she “can’t confirm or deny anything about the casting for any of the movies.
“I will say that those are two of my favorite ' Irish' actors,” Henry added.
Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri shared a St. Patrick’s Day selfie.Ayo Edebiri/Instagram
Henry toldVarietyshe would love to have Edebiri and Mescal, both 28, included in the films in any capacity.
“Different adaptations would either have one of them playing to type, or one of those adaptations would have them both playing to type, and one of them would have them both playing against type. It’s an interesting thing. I mean, they’re great, they could do anything,” said Henry.
(L-R) Paul Mescal and Ayo Edebiri at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty
“They also know that I’m always watching my readers and I want them to be happy. So in my involvement in every single adaptation, my main goal is to represent the readers’ interests,” Henry said.
Edebiri is currently working on season 3 ofThe Bear, which is expected topremiere sometime in June.
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The actress’s portrayal of Sydney Adamu haswon her many awards, includingoutstanding supporting actress in a comedy seriesat the 75th annualPrimetime Emmy Awards.
For his latest project, Mescalleads the long-awaitedGladiatorsequel, which is set to be released this November. Mescal stars as Lucius, the son of 2000’s originalGladiator’s Lucilla (Connie Nielson) and villain Commodus' (Joaquin Phoenix) nephew, who grows to idolize Maximus (Russell Crowe) as he fights in Rome’s gladiator rings throughout the film.
source: people.com
