Dune 2 star Timothée Chalamet was being considered for the role of Maximus’ son, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller was also on the list. Ultimately, Mescal caught Scott’s attention thanks to his acclaimed performance in Hulu show Normal People.

The next time someone tries to tell you nothing productive comes from binge-watching TV, just point them to Gladiator II. In a Hollywood Reporter feature on the making of the Ridley Scott-helmed film,

While it's clear the star had his hands full this year between "Dune II," "A Complete Unknown," and now Josh Safdie's "Marty Supreme," for a time, Chalamet could've ended up in "Gladiator II" as well.