The broadcaster informed Mescal’s Oscar nomination but later apologised for the error. 

The BBC has received over 600 complaints after labeling Paul Mescal ‘British’ actor during an Oscars coverage. The news channel was covering the star’s success for his performance in Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun.

“2023 Oscar nominations: British actors Paul Mescal and Bill Nighy are nominated for leading role,” the text read. The mistake prompted 609 complaints from readers, which made the BBC issue a statement.

“The text should have said that Paul Mescal is Irish. We apologise for the mistake,” the broadcaster stated.