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 2 Star Paul Mescal Talks Working With Ridley Scott, The First Films Influence & More
Screen Rant interviews Gladiator II star Paul Mescal about his work playing Lucius Verus in Ridley Scotts long-awaited Gladiator sequel.
Interview: Ridley Scott, Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, and More Talk Gladiator 2
We talk with Paul Mescal, Ridley Scott, Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, and Fred Hechinger about Gladiator 2
“Gladiator II” Review: Ridley Scott Returns to the Colosseum for Epic Sequel That's Even Bigger Than the Original
Crowe doesn’t return for this long-anticipated follow-up (his character died in the original), but his mythic character still looms large in Gladiator II, which stars a beefed-up Paul Mescal as Lucius, Maximus’ son with Lucilla (Connie Nielsen, making a welcome return).
‘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.
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 ...
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Grounded reason Paul Mescal doesn't let imposter syndrome get to him
Little Paul Mescal from Maynooth probably never would've believed you if you'd told him he was going to star opposite huge ...
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
The original Gladiator debuted nearly 25 years ago, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Now, director Ridley ...
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 ...
Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal on the intense physical demands of Gladiator II: 'My Irish blood doesn't function'
My Irish blood doesn't function with Ridley's shooting schedule': 'Gladiator II' stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal talk ...