Paul Mescal showcases his signature swagger on a stroll with Normal People BFF India Mullen 

Paul Mescal showcases his signature swagger as he puffs on a cigarette and steps out in short shorts for a stroll with Normal People pal India Mullen

He shot to fame as the charming but mysterious Connell Waldron in BBC smash hit drama Normal People.

And Paul Mescal showcased the signature swagger that’s won him a legion of fans as he headed out on a stroll with his co-star and best pal India Mullen in east London on Wednesday.

The actor, 24, looked ridiculously cool in a blue polo shirt worn with short shorts which showed off his sporty legs and fashionable trainers. 

Not so normal: Paul Mescal showcased his signature swagger as he puffed on a cigarette and stepped out in short shorts for a stroll with Normal People pal India Mullen

Smoking hot: The actor, 24, looked ridiculously cool in a blue polo shirt worn with short shorts which showed off his sporty legs and fashionable trainers

Smoking hot: The actor, 24, looked ridiculously cool in a blue polo shirt worn with short shorts which showed off his sporty legs and fashionable trainers

Deep in conversation with India, Paul looked handsome as he puffed on a cigarette during their walk. 

India, 23, who plays Peggy in the show, wore a white vest top with baggy high-waisted cream trousers. 

The platinum-blonde beauty wore a waterfall hem cardigan over the top and bright contrasting socks with trainers. 

Getting along nicely: The friends, who live together, seem to have a great connection

Getting along nicely: The friends, who live together, seem to have a great connection

Lunch to go: At one point, Paul picked up a sandwich bag and a coffee

Lunch to go: At one point, Paul picked up a sandwich bag and a coffee 

She's got it going on: India, 23, who plays Peggy in Normal People, wore a white vest top with baggy high-waisted cream trousers

She’s got it going on: India, 23, who plays Peggy in Normal People, wore a white vest top with baggy high-waisted cream trousers

Low-key: India wore her wet-look platinum locks in a slicked back fashion for the walk

Low-key: India wore her wet-look platinum locks in a slicked back fashion for the walk

India and Paul walked a little apart from one another as they maintained social distancing measure, despite living with one another.  

India moved in with Paul after meeting on the set of the Irish drama, and despite just being pals sources claim that they have a very flirty relationship. 

The duo are thought to have moved in together back in March, however India decided to head back to Ireland to lockdown with her family until recently.

Acclaimed: Paul pictured with his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones who plays his love interest, Marianne, in the BBC's Normal People

Acclaimed: Paul pictured with his co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones who plays his love interest, Marianne, in the BBC’s Normal People 

Familiar face: India played Marianne's friend Peggy in the series, which has been adapted from Sally Rooney's book of the same name

Familiar face: India played Marianne’s friend Peggy in the series, which has been adapted from Sally Rooney’s book of the same name 

Normal People has been adapted from Sally Rooney’s book of the same name and tells the story of two teenagers in love from two different walks of life. 

Paul’s character Connell is in love with Marianne, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones, 22, but their relationship is not all plain sailing. 

The show has been watched by almost 30 million people worldwide and Paul and Daisy have been blown away by the success of the series.

It was recently revealed that the show has become BBC Three’s most watched programme after 6.75million tuned in to the first episode.

It was this big: India and Paul matched one another's hand signals as they walked in sync with one another

It was this big: India and Paul matched one another’s hand signals as they walked in sync with one another 

Taking care: Despite their living arrangements, they both seemed to be adhering to social distancing measures

Taking care: Despite their living arrangements, they both seemed to be adhering to social distancing measures

Well you can't blame them: Sources have claimed the friends have a flirty relationship

 Well you can’t blame them: Sources have claimed the friends have a flirty relationship

Casual: The platinum-blonde beauty wore a waterfall hem cardigan over the top and bright contrasting socks with trainers

Casual: The platinum-blonde beauty wore a waterfall hem cardigan over the top and bright contrasting socks with trainers

Impassioned: It seems as though the pair were really into their conversation

Impassioned: It seems as though the pair were really into their conversation