Paul Mescal’s photo as Roman soldier revealed

“Aren’t you full? Haven’t you had enough fun? Isn’t this what you came here for?” Russell Crowe yelled this cult line while playing a gladiator in the film of the same name Ridley Scottwhich rocked 2000s cinemas a quarter century after the events of the first part, Gladiator 2 It is released on November 20. Some pictures give an overview of the filming process.

The pictures were taken on the set of the blockbuster film, with Paul Mescal wearing black gladiator armour similar to the one worn by Maximus in the previous film. The 28-year-old actor stars in the film Gladiator 2He succeeds Russell Crowe as Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Emperor Commodus, who was played by Joaquin Phoenix in the first film. The star of the series Ordinary People Blow type Have trained intensely to increase muscle mass: “Every time someone asks me if I’ve started bodybuilding, I answer: What do you mean you can’t see?”

On April 6, a few days before the first trailer was released Gladiator 2Paramount took advantage of Film Festival The film’s logo was unveiled in Las Vegas, depicting a shield held by a statue of a woman. The top half of the poster features a legendary line from the first film: “Everything we do in this life resonates in eternity.” exist GladiatorMaximus responded with a rousing speech designed to inspire his troops before battle.

Nominated for Best Actor at the 2023 Oscars for his performance in Minecraft After sun exposure, Paul Mescal Concerned about the impact the blockbuster film might have on his celebrity: “If more people stop me on the street I’ll be really upset (…). I’ll have my answer next year, but if (the film) has such an impact on my life, I’m in a bad situation. I should just keep going and do some stupid race that nobody wants to see.”he told the British daily era January 15. He is already part of the cast of Zhao Ting’s next film. portfilming will begin next month.

Bread and Games

The trailer provides some clues that allow the audience to follow the main line of the plot. Lucius (Paul Mescal) admires the journey of Maximus (Russell Crowe) and should follow in the latter’s footsteps. Fate will lead the young warrior to the Colosseum, where he has already won his first victory. GladiatorHis relationship with his mother, Lucilla, should also have a major impact on the story.

Ridley Scott didn’t skimp on casting: Connie Nielsen returns as Lucilla, along with Paul Mescal, while 85-year-old Derek Jacobi takes over as Gracchus. Denzel Washington wait Pedro Pascal （The Mandalorian) is also there. Joseph Quinn plays Eddie Munson in the Netflix production Stranger Thingsmust play a villain as bloodthirsty as his predecessor: the Emperor Caracalla (188-217), was renowned among the ancients for the massacres he committed in Rome and Alexandria.