Calling the stories of him sprinting away after one-night stands "categorically untrue," the actor added, "If it was true, it'd be f‑‑‑ing bad, but as a rumor, it's funny."

In a new interview with GQ, Gladiator II star Paul Mescal responded to widespread viral rumors about his alleged behavior after one-night stands, which he revealed “upset” his mother.

"If you’re a mother, her impulse is to come out and be like, 'He wouldn't do this,' " the 'Gladiator II' star told 'GQ' in his November cover story

Paul Mescal has said that his mother was “upset” by social media rumours about his one-night stands. Earlier this year, the 28-year-old Normal People actor became the subject of viral TikTok videos claiming that he engaged in one-night stands before ditching the women during long walks in the park by sprinting away.

In a new interview with 'GQ,' the 'Gladiator II' star revealed that his mother was "upset" by outlandish social media rumors regarding his alleged dating behavior.