8 of the 2023 Oscar Nominees Tell PEOPLE What Their Nominations Mean to Them

On Oscar night, Best Actor nominee Paul Mescal can’t wait to meet fellow actors he’s long admired, he told PEOPLE.

“I’m a crazy Michelle Williams fan. I would find it difficult to even talk to Michelle Williams,” he shared, adding he also looks forward to getting to know fellow Irish actor and Oscar nominee Colin Farrell. “There’s a long list of people I’m looking forward to meeting.”

And he’s thrilled his film Aftersun, is receiving all the positive feedback: “It’s the dream nomination for this film, which I adore – a small independent film with a first-time director.”

Original article written by People Staff on 22 February '23