Gladiator II comes over two decades after the original but many details, including why Paul Mescal is angry at the critically acclaimed director Ridley Scott, hint that it will be a success. The 2000 blockbuster redefined the historical and the sword-and-sandal genre and was a major critical and commercial success,

Paul Mescal, who plays the leading role in the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie Gladiator, revealed that he has a bone to pick with the director of the movie.The upcoming sequel which stars

Paul Mescal will attend the Irish premiere of the highly-anticipated Ridley Scott blockbuster Gladiator II next month.

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,

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.

Paul Mescal opened up about the intense pressure he felt while stepping into his role in Gladiator II — especially when it came to sharing the screen with acting legend Denzel Washington. “I built it up in my head,

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.