Paul Mescal on Gladiator II: 'Going from sausage ads to this wasn’t in the bingo card for me'

From weightlifting and gaining a stone to the 'overwhelming' Irish support, Paul Mescal discusses Gladiator II
Paul Mescal on Gladiator II: 'Going from sausage ads to this wasn’t in the bingo card for me'

Paul Mescal plays Lucius in Gladiator II. Picture: IMDB

Paul Mescal has shared how he prepared for his role in the upcoming film Gladiator II.

The actor plays Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe’s love interest in the original, Lucilla. The Ridley Scott sequel is set years after Maximus Decimus Meridius met his end following a battle in the Colosseum and also features the likes of Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Joseph Quinn.

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