Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2
Ridley Scott has assembled a star-studded cast for his return to the ring for the legacy sequel, Gladiator 2, but that doesn't mean he was easy on any of them. During a recent interview with Total Film, Gladiator 2 star Paul Mescal spoke about his first day on set of the film, which is due in theaters on November 22. Mescal stars as Lucius in the film, who was recently confirmed to be the son of Maximus , the star of the first film who meets a tragic yet heroic fate.
That's certainly one way to help get your star into character, and while it is also a lot of pressure, it sounds like the kick was exactly what Mescal needed to remind him the stakes of what he's involved in. Many people were skeptical when the sequel to Gladiator was announced, largely because the first film is considered a masterpiece that is impossible to improve upon.
"I think the legacy he's left with that first film is extraordinary. I think I was consciously trying to get out of my head, like, the projections that people might have of what this film means. I didn't watch it after I was cast, and then watched it on New Year's Day with my friends, which was amazing... And there's nothing really to be gained as it's a different character.
Gladiator 2 will fight its way into theaters on November 22. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and coverage of the film and watch the first Gladiator, now streaming on Paramount+.
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