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.
“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 “Gladiator II” trainer had him strip down to see how fit he was: 'Into your underwear, please'
His diet? "All of the chicken imaginable." Paul Mescal's buffed up look in the new Gladiator II began with him ...
Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...
Paul Mescal Stripped Down in Front of Trainer Before Shooting “Gladiator II”: 'There's a Canvas with Which to Work Here'
The actor said the trainer was "basically just looking at my body scientifically"Paul Mescal bared it all in front of his ...
Paul Mescal on what he learned from working with Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal discusses his experience working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II," and what it was like to ...
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How Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal Got their On-Screen Looks for ‘Gladiator II’
But I was enthralled by lead actor Paul Mescal’s turn, which I personally believe ... using makeup as a form of armor.” ...
Gladiator II Should’ve Let Paul Mescal Kiss
Spoilers follow for Gladiator II, released in theaters on November 22. , Gladiator II muffles Paul Mescal and his character, ...
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 ...
Paul Mescal on Meeting King Charles, ‘Glicked’ Double Features and Drunk Karaoke With the ‘Gladiator II’ Cast
Paul Mescal talks about meeting King Charles III, the possible 'Glicked' phenomenon and drunk karaoke with the 'Gladiator' ...