Mescal and Buckley to Reunite in Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley will co-star in 'Hold On to Your Angels,' a Southern outlaw romance directed by Benh Zeitlin.
First reported
By Deadline on May 7, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT
Last update
May 8, 2026 at 12:59 PM EDT
36 sources write about this
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How the story is being framed
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15% opinion, speculation, or commentary
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In brief
Facts about this story
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Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are confirmed to co-star in 'Hold On to Your Angels.'
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The film is directed by Benh Zeitlin, whose debut feature 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' received four Oscar nominations in 2012.
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The project is described as a Southern bayou outlaw romance.
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Mescal and Buckley previously appeared together in the 2025 film 'Hamnet.'
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Producers have described the story as an impossible love story.
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Casting announcements appeared across major trade outlets in early May 2026.
How outlets are covering it
1 day ago
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley to Reunite After 'Hamnet' for Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance 'Hold On to Your Angels'
“Variety frames the announcement primarily around the post-Hamnet reunion and Zeitlin's directorial credentials.”
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Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal Reuniting On 'Hold On To Your Angels'
“Deadline leads with the casting confirmation in straightforward trades-style reporting.”
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Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal reunite for 'outlaw romance'
“Radio Times emphasizes the romantic framing used by the production to describe the film.”
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Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Officially Reuniting for New Crime Romance Movie
“IndieWire highlights the reunion angle with an enthusiasm suited to its film-enthusiast readership.”
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Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reteam for New Movie From 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin
“World of Reel centers the story on Zeitlin's long-awaited return to directing rather than the casting.”
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18 hr ago
Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to reunite for "most impossible love story"
“Radio Times summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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17 hr ago
'Hamnet' stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal bring fan favourite chemistry back to screen
“GEO TV summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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18 hr ago
Oscar winner to continue "special" relationship with Paul Mescal
“Daily Star summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley to Reunite for New Outlaw Romance Movie 'Hold On to Your Angels'
“Just Jared summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are already reuniting for a "Southern outlaw romance"
“The A.V. Club summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
'Hamnet' Reunion! Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Star in Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold on to Your Angels'
“IndieWire summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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22 hr ago
Hamnet stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reunite for 'outlaw romance'
“ArcaMax summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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22 hr ago
Hamnet stars Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley reunite for 'outlaw romance'
“Perth Now summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to reunite for Benh Zeitlin's outlaw romance 'Hold On To Your Angels'
“Asian News International (ANI) summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
'Hamnet' Duo Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On to Your Angels'
“TheWrap summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Hamnet's Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal Reunite for an 'Impossible Love Story'
“ComingSoon.net summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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20 hr ago
'Hamnet' stars Jessie Buckley-Paul Mescal to star in new film
“NewsBytes summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Quick News: Hold, Homewrecker, Aliens, Gunn
“Dark Horizons summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
Entertainment News | Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance 'Hold On To Your Angels' | LatestLY
“LatestLY summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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1 day ago
'Hamnet' Duo Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On to Your Angels'
“Yahoo summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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15 hr ago
Jessie Buckley to reunites with Paul Mescal for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On To Your Angels' - HeyUGuys
“HeyUGuys summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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20 hr ago
'Hamnet' stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal to star in 'Hold on to Your Angels'
“metrovaartha.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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23 hr ago
Mescal & Buckley Reunite in Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance
“newKerala.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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22 hr ago
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal to feature in 'Hold on to Your Angels'
“NewsDrum summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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20 hr ago
Dream team Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal reunite for 'impossible love story' - wlrfm.com
“wlrfm.com summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal set for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On To Your Angels'
“Screen Daily summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
Read original sourceFrom “Hamnet” to Hell-Bound Romance: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley to Reunite for 'Hold On To Your Angels'
“Motion Picture Association summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley Set For Hold Onto Your Angels
“Empire summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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'Hold On To Your Angels': Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal Reunite For Outlaw Romance From 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director
“Punch Drunk Critics summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
Read original sourceJessie Buckley & Paul Mescal to reunite for Benh Zeitlin romance 'Hold on to Your Angels'
“Irish Film & Television Network summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reteam for 'Hold on to Your Angels' from Benh Zeitlin
“Awards Radar summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reunite for 'Hold On To Your Angels' from Benh Zeitlin
“AwardsWatch summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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'Hold On To Your Angels': Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley Reunite For Benh Zeitlin’s Bayou Outlaw Romance
“The Playlist summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley to reunite for "Southern outlaw romance"
“Paste Magazine summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Benh Zeitlin Returns! Set to Direct 'Hold On To Your Angels,' With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal
“World of Reel summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Jessie Buckley reunites with Paul Mescal in Hold On to Your Angels
“Mezha summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Sources covering this story
36 sources write about this
36 articles tracked
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley to Reunite After 'Hamnet' for Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance 'Hold On to Your Angels'
May 7, 4:47 PM
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Officially Reuniting for New Crime Romance Movie
May 7, 6:15 PM
Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reteam for New Movie From 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin
May 7, 5:07 PM
Hamnet stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to reunite for "most impossible love story"
May 8, 7:00 AM
'Hamnet' stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal bring fan favourite chemistry back to screen
May 8, 8:38 AM
Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley to Reunite for New Outlaw Romance Movie 'Hold On to Your Angels'
May 7, 6:40 PM
Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley are already reuniting for a "Southern outlaw romance"
May 7, 8:46 PM
'Hamnet' Reunion! Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Star in Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold on to Your Angels'
May 7, 5:37 PM
Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to reunite for Benh Zeitlin's outlaw romance 'Hold On To Your Angels'
May 8, 1:31 AM
'Hamnet' Duo Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On to Your Angels'
May 7, 6:05 PM
Hamnet's Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal Reunite for an 'Impossible Love Story'
May 7, 10:58 PM
Entertainment News | Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance 'Hold On To Your Angels' | LatestLY
May 8, 1:28 AM
'Hamnet' Duo Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley to Reunite for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On to Your Angels'
May 7, 6:05 PM
Jessie Buckley to reunites with Paul Mescal for Benh Zeitlin's 'Hold On To Your Angels' - HeyUGuys
May 8, 10:22 AM
'Hamnet' stars Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal to star in 'Hold on to Your Angels'
May 8, 5:44 AM
Dream team Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal reunite for 'impossible love story' - wlrfm.com
May 8, 5:51 AM
From “Hamnet” to Hell-Bound Romance: Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley to Reunite for 'Hold On To Your Angels'
Recent
'Hold On To Your Angels': Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal Reunite For Outlaw Romance From 'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director
Recent
Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal to reunite for Benh Zeitlin romance 'Hold on to Your Angels'
Recent
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reteam for 'Hold on to Your Angels' from Benh Zeitlin
Recent
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reunite for 'Hold On To Your Angels' from Benh Zeitlin
Recent
'Hold On To Your Angels': Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley Reunite For Benh Zeitlin’s Bayou Outlaw Romance
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Benh Zeitlin Returns! Set to Direct 'Hold On To Your Angels,' With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal
Recent
Your State Brief
Impact by State
State Impact Score: 0-100
Higher scores mean more direct state-level policy, economic, safety, or service impact.
Louisiana
LA
Impact: Medium
Why: Bayou setting and Zeitlin's prior Louisiana-rooted film align with local production incentives and cultural ties.
Local angle: Potential filming locations in bayou regions could boost local economy and tourism.
Sources: 3 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
Georgia
GA
Impact: Low
Why: Major film production hub with tax credits likely to attract independent projects like this.
Local angle: Possible studio or location work in Atlanta area film infrastructure.
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
California
CA
Impact: Low
Why: Hollywood industry base for casting announcements and distribution planning.
Local angle: Trade coverage and agency involvement centered in Los Angeles.
Sources: 2 local, 4 national · Federal impact: Low
New York
NY
Impact: Low
Why: Director's New York origins and national media coverage from NYC outlets.
Local angle: Premiere or press events possibly hosted in New York.
Sources: 1 local, 3 national · Federal impact: Low
Texas
TX
Impact: Low
Why: Southern regional identity overlap with outlaw romance theme.
Local angle: Cultural resonance in Texas media for Southern storytelling.
Sources: 1 local, 2 national · Federal impact: Low
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