Exciting Preview: 'Gladiator 2' Trailer Teases Epic Showdowns with Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington in Ridley Scott's Action-Packed Sequel
Entertainment | July 9, 2024, 8:35 a.m.
Paramount Pictures has finally released the official trailer for Ridley Scott's highly anticipated sequel, "Gladiator 2," starring Paul Mescal as a grown-up Lucius. Set to debut on Nov. 22, the film follows Lucius, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, as he returns to Rome as a gladiator. The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.
Ridley Scott handpicked Mescal for the lead role after being impressed by his performance in "Normal People." Mescal's transformation for the film, bulking up to play a gladiator, stunned his co-stars. The original "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe, garnered critical acclaim and multiple Oscars. Hans Zimmer returns to score the sequel. With a star-studded cast and Scott's expertise, "Gladiator 2" promises to be a gripping and thrilling cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.