Lifestyle index · sourced and contextualised

Trivia & tastes

Books

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John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs hardcover cover, ISBN 9781250869548Cover source
John & Paul: A Love Story in SongsIan Leslie

Told Rolling Stone he had been reading Ian Leslie's book while preparing to portray McCartney.

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Hamnet Knopf hardcover cover, ISBN 9780525657606Cover source
HamnetMaggie O'Farrell

Described reading and admiring Maggie O Farrell's Hamnet before discussing the film with Chloe Zhao. The catalog uses a verified reference edition.

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Music

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The Rocky Road to Dublin — Lankum

Named the band's live version as a song that gets him fired up in GQ's career Q&A.

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The Beatles

Described listening in the car while commuting to Beatles rehearsals. This is a dated working habit.

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Food

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His mother's broccoli, potato and onion soup

Chose this as his dream starter on Off Menu; a personal food preference, not a daily meal plan.

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A north London pub roast

Recommended a winter pub roast in GQ's Q&A.

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Training

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Push, pull and legs training with Tim Blakeley

His trainer describes a strength split followed by body-part sessions. This was preparation for Gladiator II while Mescal was also performing on stage.

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Gaelic games, rugby and boxing

His acting academy's alumni record lists these sporting interests; it does not establish a current weekly routine.

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Diet

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Eggs, chicken, beef, rice and fish

Tim Blakeley's production account lists these foods. No everyday diet label, ongoing meal plan or calorie target is established.

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Skincare

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Beau Domaine skincare

Makeup designer Jana Carboni regularly prepared Mescal's skin with the brand during Gladiator II filming. This is a crew-applied production routine.

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Fragrances

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Le Labo Another 13 Eau de Parfum manufacturer packshotCover source
Another 13 Eau de ParfumLe Labo

Named the fragrance he would wear to the London Gladiator II premiere; bottle size was not specified.

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Pets

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Weenie, Gracie Abrams' long-haired dachshund

Mescal wanted him in London; completed move unverified.

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