Paul Mescal Says His ‘Gladiator II’ Character “Goes Through the F***ing Wringer”

Paul Mescal in the colosseum in Gladiator II

In just a little bit over one week, pages will turn and the next chapter of an epic story will continue when Ridley Scott drops his highly-anticipated film, Gladiator II. More than two decades since the first film arrived in cinemas, the follow-up installment will blend new characters with old and reveal what happened to Rome following the days of Maximus . Stepping into the arena and slipping on the sandals once worn by Crowe, is Paul Mescal, who will take on the role of Lucius.

“I was like, that’s a great arc to go on. And I felt like there were opportunities within the film to act — to do the art of the job that I love… I wasn’t like, ‘I need to do this.’ It was really just Ridley and Gladiator , and I felt like I was ripe for this kind of big film.” About the fight, Mescal said that he and his fellow actor “were both always really looking forward to I think we were quite aware that, from an audience’s perspective, it was a hugely important moment in the film.” Gushing a bit about the time they spent together, Mescal continued,

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