The Green Post Ireland
Paul Mescal will take to the stage at the upcoming Academy Awards as one of the presenters for Hollywood’s biggest night, placing the Irish actor among a group of major stars selected to hand out awards during the ceremony in Los Angeles. The announcement comes during a year in which Irish talent has secured multiple nominations across key Oscar categories, highlighting the growing international influence of Ireland’s film industry.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed that Mescal will appear as a presenter at the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The ceremony will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien and is set to attract global attention as one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment calendar.
Mescal will join an established lineup of presenters that includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Will Arnett and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Strong Oscar presence for Irish talent
This year’s Academy Awards have brought particular attention to Irish filmmaking, with several nominations linked to the film Hamnet. The adaptation has emerged as one of the most talked-about productions of the season, earning multiple nominations across the major categories.
Among the nominees is Jessie Buckley, who has been widely tipped as a strong contender in the Best Actress category for her performance in the film. The recognition reflects both her critically acclaimed role and the wider momentum behind the project.
Hamnet itself has received eight Oscar nominations, cementing its status as one of the year’s most prominent films. The success has also highlighted the collaboration between Irish actors and international filmmakers, including director Chloé Zhao.
While Mescal’s performance in the film generated significant attention during the awards season, he narrowly missed out on a Best Supporting Actor nomination.
Hollywood lineup of presenters grows
The Academy has gradually revealed the list of stars who will present awards throughout the evening. Alongside Mescal and the latest group of presenters, a number of high-profile actors had already been confirmed.
Those previously announced include Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph and Zoe Saldaña.
Additional presenters are expected to be confirmed in the days leading up to the ceremony, a common practice as the Academy finalises its star-studded lineup.
Global broadcast for the awards ceremony
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, 15/03/2026, in Hollywood, bringing together nominees, filmmakers and industry leaders for the annual celebration of cinema.
Audiences in Ireland will be able to watch the event live in the early hours of Monday morning, with coverage beginning at midnight. The ceremony will also be broadcast later the same day for viewers who prefer to watch the highlights during the evening.
For Mescal, appearing as an Oscar presenter marks another milestone in a career that has rapidly expanded from breakthrough television roles to major international film productions. His presence on the stage at the Dolby Theatre will also reflect the broader rise of Irish talent within the global film industry.
