“These are very practical for exercise,” said the ‘Gladiator II’ actor

Paul Mescal is a fashion icon for all ages.

In a shared clip tiktok On Thursday, November 14, the 28-year-old Irish actor visited BBC Radio 1 and took a question from the caller, asking what we’re all dying to know, despite the fan’s age!

“Hello, my name is Lily,” the child said while introducing herself on the phone. “I am 5 years old. Hello Paul.

After receiving a nod from the recently nominated Mescal PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man AliveLily set to work.

“Why are your shorts so short?” he asked.

His investigation was met with laughter We Are All Strangers star and two co-hosts of the radio show.

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“That’s a good question, Lily,” Mescal admitted before laughing a few more times. According to the actor, “Lily’s mother definitely asked her about it.”

BBC Radio 1 presenters agreed the 5-year-old may have had some help from a nearby adult when asked the question.

Again After Sun the actor was happy to provide an answer.

“These are short – Lily, these are gym shorts,” he began, trying to find the right way to explain his reaction to the child. “They’re not specifically made to be short, they’re just very practical for exercise and great for running.”

After some discussion with the radio hosts, Mescal joked that he might take the short-short look to the next level in the coming months.

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“Next summer I might hang out with my butt,” she said with a laugh, adding that she would “prefer hot pants next summer.”

Mescal’s short shorts have been in style since at least 2022.

He spoke that year Report Magazine About its viral appearance Gone Girl costar dakota johnson “I have a pretty extensive wardrobe of short shorts.”

Although Mescal’s legs have long been the center of attention, his upcoming role as Lucius Gladiator IIhis upper body gets significant screen time.

during the visit The Graham Norton Show Mescal said on October 25 to promote the upcoming film:entertainment” she is tearing up to star in the role.

“I ate a lot of chicken and lifted heavy things,” Mescal said, noting that his trainer “swam around me like a shark.”

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And Mescal remained true to himself and did what was expected of him.

“I did everything he asked, but I like to drink and smoke, so I drew a line in the sand where they were interested,” the actor said.

Action movie to be released soon, Russell Crowe2000 gladiator – which one won Best Picture at the Academy Awards – and stars Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn And Djimon Hounsou.

Gladiator II In theaters on November 22.