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Paul Mescal brands ‘content’ as ‘a filthy word’

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Emmy-winning actor Paul Mescal slams fans for dismissing his acclaimed work as mere 'content', reigniting a debate on the value of art in the streaming era.
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  • Mescal called the term 'content' a 'filthy word', arguing it diminishes the hard work and artistry that goes into creating films and TV shows.
  • The actor's comments divided fans online, with some agreeing that 'content' is a reductive term, while others defended it as an accurate descriptor of the media landscape today.
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