Normal People hit the BBC last month, and propelled the show’s leads Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones into overnight stardom.
After forming a strong bond during filming, Irish-born Paul, 24 is living in London flat alongside co-star India Mullen, 23.
Paul, who has quickly gained heartthrob status thanks to his portrayal of Connell on the series recently revealed he’s single, however, his closeness with India has reportedly caused chatter among the cast and crew.
A set source said the stars are “incredibly supportive of each other”.
Paul Mescal and India Mullen are living together in a London flat
They insider told The Sun: “Paul and India have a brilliant, flirty relationship, and are always laughing. They’ve grown incredibly close, and made the decision to live with each other.
“They’re incredibly supportive of one another’s careers.”
Paul moved into the flat prior to the UK-wide lockdown, while India has stayed with her family in Dublin, however, is in regular contact with her Normal People co-star.
A set source said the stars are “incredibly supportive of each other” (Image: BBC)
India, who plays Marianne Sheridan’s best friend in the series, opened up about life in lockdown, admitting the cast are in regular contact with each other via the power of technology.
Speaking to the Irish Mirror, the amateur photograph admitted she’s found it difficult to get her head around the success of the show, which has been applauded by both critics and viewers.
Normal People follows the complex friendship and relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne. (Image: BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu)
“We are receiving all of the reaction through messages and social media so it’s been quite surreal but really nice,” she said.
“We’ve done Zoom celebrations like the rest of the world but we haven’t been able to see each other so even the celebrations have been through digital interaction.
“There was a wrap party in Dublin for everyone and then there was a kind of a mini one in Rome. We all went out for a dance in Rome which was amazing.”
Normal People, written by Sally Rooney, follows the complex friendship and relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne.
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