Paul Mescal on feeling the ‘pressure’ for ‘Gladiator II’ to be successful — and his ‘holy f—k’ moment with Denzel Washington
The box office needs a shot in the arm, and if films like ‘Gladiator II’ aren’t doing it, it would be concerning,” he admitted.
Paul Mescal is feeling 'pressure' for Gladiator II to succeed
But the film has been savaged by some critics following advanced screenings and Mescal feels the film has to succeed at the box office. He told Variety: "I do feel the pressure, and I do feel the desire for this to make money.
Paul Mescal is "massively down" to return for Gladiator III
Gladiator II will hit theaters next week, and if all goes well, it won’t be our final trip to the Colosseum. Director Ridley Scott has already said he’s working on Gladiator III, and Paul Mescal is ready to return for more.
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington at 'Gladiator II' premiere
Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington joined director Ridley Scott on the red carpet at the royal premiere of "Gladiator II" in London Wednesday. (Nov. 13)
Paul Mescal glad to work on action film Gladiator II where he could show acting range
Gladiator II star Paul Mescal said he was glad to get the chance to work on an action film where he could also show his range of acting, but claimed it was a very different environment to Aftersun and All Of Us Strangers.
Paul Mescal 'absolutely would love' to do third Gladiator movie
The second Gladiator tells the story of Lucius Verus, who originally appeared in the film as a child and is now played by ...
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‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington brings intensity to Ridley Scott’s arena in Rome
With over-the-top performances and thrilling Coliseum scenes, Scott crafts a dark tale of Rome's lust for spectacle.
Ridley Scott responds to Barry Keoghan's Gladiator 2 exit
Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott has responded to Barry Keoghan's exit from the film. The much-anticipated sequel, which ...
24 years later, ‘Gladiator II’ lives up to the immense legacy of the original
Gladiator II' certainly had a lot to live up to more than two decades later, but any fans of the original should enjoy themselves here.
'Gladiator II' review: Ridley Scott grapples with modern masculinity in ancient Rome
Decades after Gladiator swept the Oscars, Ridley Scott is back with the highly anticipated Gladiator II, proving there's no ...
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Denzel Washington on His ‘Gladiator II’ Role: “I’m Putting This Dress on, These Rings, and I’m Going Crazy”
By Kirsten Chuba Events Editor The film sees Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius Verus II, a nephew of Emperor Commodus from the original film, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Lucius returns to Rome ...
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Gladiator child star says he’s ‘excited’ to see Paul Mescal play his character in sequel
Clark, now 37, was just 13 when Gladiator was released. He played Lucius Verus, son of Roman Empress Lucilla. In the film, his father was purported to be the late Roman co-emperor Lucius Verus ...
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New Gladiator 2 trailer confirms bombshell theory about Paul Mescal’s Lucius
and that his father is not Lucius Verus I as he had believed his entire life. Paul Mescal appears as Lucius in Gladiator 2 (Picture: Paramount Pictures) The latest trailer sees his character ...
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‘Gladiator II’ First Reactions From Early Screening: “A Total Spectacle With a Pulsating Pace”
By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, sees Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius Verus II, a nephew to emperor Commodus from the original film, played by Joaquin ...
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Gladiator 2: Release date, plot, trailer news and updates
as Mescal’s Lucius is shown discovering that his father is not Lucius Verus I, as he had been led to believe, but rather that he is the son of Maximus. The original Gladiator was a massive hit ...
‘Gladiator II': Critics Mostly Give Thumbs Up to Ridley Scott's Epic Blockbuster Sequel
The reviews are in for Gladiator II ahead of its nationwide release next week, and the critics are, for the most part, not ...