They certainly look the part!
We’ve finally got a first look of what we can expect from the new Gladiator movie.
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Kildare man Paul Mescal is playing the leading role in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic, alongside Last Of Us star Pedro Pascal.
The film, which is set for release later this year, picks up the story a few years after the original, following the story of Lucilla's son (Paul Mescal) and his fight for survival under the rule of tyrannical general Acacius (Pedro Pascal).
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Mescal made the comment that a feature that he was self conscious of in school lead to him being a perfect fit for the role.
“My nose is kind of Roman, so it’s useful in that context,” the actor remarked.
“The nose that I absolutely hated when I was in secondary school—and used to get ribbed for—became very, very useful when Ridley needed somebody to be in Gladiator II.”
Director Ridley Scott told Vanity Fair: “He was a special find. He was absolutely perfect.”
Check out more first look photos below ?
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