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Paul Mescal Hates When Movies Are Labeled as Content

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Story by Archie FennNovember 6, 2024 • 5:46 PM
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Rising star Paul Mescal slams the industry term 'content' and calls for a return to meaningful filmmaking.
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  • Mescal, who's set to star in the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel, decries the use of 'content' as a dehumanizing Hollywood buzzword that strips the creative process of its true value.
  • The actor argues that the shift towards viewing films as mere 'content' has led to a decline in the quality and substance of modern cinema, and he's determined to champion a more thoughtful, artisanal approach.
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Paul Mescal, Gladiator II
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