Paul Mescal, co-star of Gladiator II, recently spoke about Pedro Pascal’s physical prowess in a new interview with Empire. Despite his confident demeanor, Mescal admitted, “I think I’d win in a fight between me and Pedro, but he’s deceptive… There’s a beast in there for sure.”
This echoes Pascal’s earlier comments in an interview with Vanity Fair, where he dubbed Mescal as “Brick Wall Paul” due to his strength and talent. Pascal reminisced, “He got so strong… I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again.”
Filmmaker Ridley Scott, the mastermind behind Gladiator II, described the film as “full-bore, brutal action” and proclaimed it to be “the best thing I’ve ever made.” With such high praise from the director himself, expectations for the film are soaring.
Mescal’s involvement in Gladiator II isn’t the first time he has shared his thoughts on the project. He previously discussed the juxtaposition between Gladiator II and Wicked, both opening on November 22. In a chat with Entertainment Tonight, Mescal pondered on a potential mashup of the titles, suggesting “Glicked” as a playful blend that could attract diverse audiences.
In this follow-up to the Oscar-winning historical epic Gladiator, Mescal steps into the shoes of Lucius, the grown-up son of Lucilla and the valiant nephew of Commodus. The narrative unfolds years after the events of the first film, as Lucius faces the brutal reality of a conquered Rome and must summon the strength of his lineage to restore glory to the empire. Pascal portrays Marcus Acacius, a formidable Roman general pitted against Lucius in the fierce arena of the Colosseum, alongside a stellar cast including Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.
David Scarpa penned the script for Gladiator II, based on the story by Peter Craig, with characters originally created by David Franzoni. The film is produced by a powerhouse lineup including Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, and Michael Pruss, with a stellar ensemble of executive producers on board.
Through these revelations and insights, the anticipation for Gladiator II continues to build, promising audiences a riveting cinematic experience like no other. Pedro Pascal’s dynamic presence, alongside an exceptional cast and visionary director, cements this film as a must-watch in the realm of epic action dramas.
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