Paul Mescal ‘strikes up relationship with Phoebe Bridgers after bonding over an Instagram Live’ 

Paul Mescal ‘strikes up relationship with US indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers after bonding over an Instagram Live and tequila slammers’

He became an overnight heartthrob after playing brooding Connell in the hit series Normal People.

And Paul Mescal is believed to have fallen for US singer Phoebe Bridgers after bonding over an Instagram Live. 

The actor, 24, did a vodcast with the indie rocker, 25, in May, and the pair have been talking ever since.

Loved-up? Paul Mescal has reportedly fallen for US singer Phoebe Bridgers after bonding over an Instagram Live

After their broadcast finished, the pair stayed chatting and having drinks with each other, according to The Mirror.

Paul then invited the musician to Kinsale, Co Cork, where they enjoyed a number of tequila slammers together.

A source said: ‘Paul invited pals and they played wild drinking games.

Admirer: The actor, 24, did a vodcast with the indie rocker, 25, in May, and have been talking ever since

Admirer: The actor, 24, did a vodcast with the indie rocker, 25, in May, and have been talking ever since

Conversations with friends: The pair took part in a 25-minute Instagram live together in which Phoebe interviewed him for a fashion magazine

Conversations with friends: The pair took part in a 25-minute Instagram live together in which Phoebe interviewed him for a fashion magazine

‘They’re both smitten. His membership on the celeb dating site Raya is a smokescreen to cover up that they’re secretly an item.’

During their Instagram Live, Paul also admitted: ‘I think it’s well documented that I love your music.’

Phoebe then replied: ‘Well, that makes me blush.’

Cosy breakfast: The Lemon Leaf Cafe tweeted about to thank the pair for eating at their establishment, with the move sending fans wild at the possibility of the duo dating

Cosy breakfast: The Lemon Leaf Cafe tweeted about to thank the pair for eating at their establishment, with the move sending fans wild at the possibility of the duo dating

In June, the pair were spotted enjoying a cosy breakfast together at an Irish cafe during her stay.

The Lemon Leaf Cafe tweeted about to thank the pair for eating at their establishment, with the move sending fans wild at the possibility of the duo dating. 

The Lemon Leaf Cafe tweeted: ‘Fan- Tas- Tic day thanks to @mescal_paul and @phoebe_bridgers for calling to our café this morning for breakfast. Such amazing talented young people.’  

Big fan: LA-based indie rock singer Phoebe told NME magazine in May that she thought Paul was a 'cute boy' after becoming a fan of his after watching Normal People

Big fan: LA-based indie rock singer Phoebe told NME magazine in May that she thought Paul was a ‘cute boy’ after becoming a fan of his after watching Normal People

LA-based indie rock singer Phoebe told NME magazine in May that she thought Paul was a ‘cute boy’ after becoming a fan of his after watching Normal People. 

She went on to follow him on Instagram, with the Irish hunk quickly returning the favour.

‘I got a little pitter-patter in my heart when I saw’, she explained.