Paul Mescal’s Gladiator 2 performance lives up to Russell Crowe’s original, according to his co-star Denzel Washington. Mescal and Washington are both set to star in Ridley Scott’s long awaited sequel, alongside Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielson, Fred Hechinger, and Joseph Quinn. Scott’s original Gladiator is a multi-Oscar winning classic, and fans are understandably nervous to see if the director can pull off a similar success with the new sequel. While few have criticized Mescal and Pascal’s casting in the film, some have wondered if the sequel will live up to its legacy. Washington assures the small group of naysayers that both Mescal and Pascal are incredible in the long-awaited follow-up.
Denzel Washington also reveals that a new trailer for the Gladiator sequel will release next week. Read More