May 23, 2025 8:17 pm

Paul Mescal Dishes on Pressure of Following-Up Ridley Scott's Oscar-Winner Gladiator
Paul Mescal Dishes on Pressure of Following-Up Ridley Scott's Oscar-Winner Gladiator

Paul Mescal Dishes on Pressure of Following-Up Ridley Scott’s Oscar-Winner Gladiator

Gladiator IIs star, Paul Mescal, could have easily buckled under the Colosseum-like weight of trying to live up to Gladiators indelible legacy, not to mention working with renowned director Ridley Scott. After all, the 28-year-old actor is tasked with playing the films lead protagonist, Lucius, who just happens to be the grown-up son of Maximus (Russell Crowe). Plus, Mescal must also go up against acting giants Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal on-screen not an easy feat.

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​Gladiator II has a lot to live up to, but the film’s star believes that it is more than up for the challenge. Read More