Gladiator, Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott

Fans are wondering why Paul Mescal is playing Lucius in 'Gladiator II' instead of Spencer Treat Clark. Ridley Scott explained his reasoning.
Paul Mescal plays Lucius in Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II," but the character was played by Spencer Treat Clark in the original "Gladiator."
'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of "Gladiator II."
Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s disappointing sequel
Without original star Russell Crowe, Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic, falls short in just about every way.
Paul Mescal recalls how Ridley Scott’s words helped filming ‘Gladiator’ role
Paul Mescal shared an unusual advice he received from director Ridley Scott before they began filming the epic movie. The Normal People actor looked back on his first day of filming, waiting
Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal solidifies leading man status in Ridley Scott's epic
Review: Paul Mescal solidifies himself in Gladiator II with a raw and visceral performance for the ages in Ridley Scott's epic movie.
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Paul Mescal Is a Pensive Avenger in Ridley Scott’s Serviceable but Far From Great Sequel
It's a solid piece of neoclassical popcorn, with Paul Mescal as a pensive avenger, but it's ultimately a mere shadow of "Gladiator."
“Gladiator II” Review: Ridley Scott Returns to the Colosseum for Epic Sequel That's Even Bigger Than the Original
It’s been nearly 25 years since legendary director Ridley Scott made sword-and-sandal epics popular again with his box office juggernaut Gladiator. That 2000 blockbuster boasted a muscular and commanding Russell Crowe as former Roman general Maximus,
‘Gladiator II’ Reviews: How Do Critics Compare Sequel To Original?
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen—is new in theaters. Do critics think it is as good as the first “Gladiator”?
Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
Not all critics were entertained by “Gladiator II,” the hotly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic. Scott’s star-studded second chapter, entering the theatrical arena Friday, picks up years after Russell Crowe’s Roman general Maximus was killed by Joaquin Phoenix’s emperor Commodus in the Oscar-winning predecessor.
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Paul Mescal's 'brutally honest' response to meeting King Charles was 'refreshing,' says royal expert
Paul Mescal was among the A-list stars who attended the London premiere of Ridley Scott's highly-anticipated sequel Gladiator ...
Paul Mescal ‘had to fight’ to get dramatic – and dangerous – horse riding scene in ‘Gladiator II,’ trainer reveals
Paul Mescal was chomping at the bit to do a particularly dangerous equine stunt in “Gladiator II,” one which put him and ...
How Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal Got their On-Screen Looks for ‘Gladiator II’
In ‘Gladiator II,’ the lead makeup artist shared the specific Amazon products used on actors Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, ...
'Gladiator II' fails as a historical epic, but not because of Paul Mescal's absolutely feral performance
"Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal is a more action-leaning sequel that delivers on the big, wild fights, but not always on ...
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Ridley Scott reuniting with Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal for The Dog Stars
Having confirmed in the run up to the upcoming release of Gladiator II that he has no plans to retire from filmmaking, Ridley ...
Watch Ridley Scott and His Team Discuss the Making of ‘Gladiator II’
Exclusive: In an epic Q&A perfectly suited to Scott's epic film, the director and 16 of his collaborators talk about how they ...