Ridley Scott’s much-awaited sequel to his Oscar-winning film Gladiator is nearing its release date and has already generated much discussion online. Gladiator 2 will see Paul Mescal portray a grown-up version of Lucius,

In GQ’s November cover story, Paul Mescal discusses trading indie tears for blockbuster blood as the centerpiece of Ridley Scott’s 'Gladiator II'.

Paul Mescal discussed his celebrity and detailed his training for 'Gladiator II' in a new GQ story, including how he gained 18 pounds of muscle for the role.

Paul Mescal was "incapacitated" by the prospect of working alongside Denzel Washington on Gladiator II. Getting the lead role in Gladiator II meant the Irish actor had to overcome two major anxieties: acting on the biggest film set he'd ever seen and going head-to-head with the Oscar-winning star.