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Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal Talk ‘Boys of Dungeon Lane’ in Short Film

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Paul McCartney and Paul Mescal Talk ‘Boys of Dungeon Lane’ in Short Film
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Paul McCartney and actor Paul Mescal discussed McCartney's new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane,' in a short film for Amazon. The conversation touched on McCartney's songwriting process and memories that inspire his lyrics. The album is set to be released on May 29, with a biopic featuring Mescal as McCartney scheduled for April 2028.

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