Paul Mescal's entertainment firm records profits of 1m on back of Gladiator role
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Castle Dawson Pictures Ltd posted post-tax profits of €1.023 million for the 11 months ending in September, up from €309,051 in the previous year, reflecting a 231% increase. The company has a weekly profit average of €21,326 and paid €333,333 in dividends to owner Paul Mescal. The company's cash reserves grew nearly double to €1.24 million, with total accumulated profits reaching €1.16 million. Mescal's success in Gladiator contributed significantly to these figures, with the film earning $462.2 million globally.
Castle Dawson Pictures Ltd reported post-tax profits of €1.023 million for the 11 months to September, marking a 231% increase from €309,051 in the previous year. This translates to about €21,326 in weekly profits. The substantial profits allowed for dividends of €333,333 to be paid to owner Paul Mescal, while accumulated profits stood at €1.16 million at the end of last September. Cash funds doubled within the year, reaching €1.24 million.
Ridley Scott expressed satisfaction with casting Paul Mescal in the role of Lucius, stating, "He was a special find. He was absolutely perfect." The film Gladiator had significant box office success, earning $462.2 million worldwide and capturing the 5th highest box office revenue in Ireland for the year at €3.67 million.
Read at Irish Independent
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