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Gladiator 2 cast as first look at sequel released 21 years on from original film
Twenty-five years after Sir Ridley Scott directed Russell Crowe in the Roman epic Gladiator, the 86 year old director is back with a sequel for the hit film - and it features an all-star cast, with Paul Mescal leading the movie. As part of Gladiator II, the Oscar-nominated actor stars as Lucius Verus, the former heir to the Empire, previously portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark in the original film.
As part of Gladiator II, the Oscar-nominated actor stars as Lucius Verus, the former heir to the Empire, previously portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark in the original film. The upcoming release, which has already received an incredible first reaction, also stars Denzel Washington as Macrinus, a former slave turned wealthy merchant, reports the Express. Pedro Pascal will play Marcus Acacius in the film (Image: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)With the original film, which starred Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, picking up five Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor, Paul Mescal has opened up about the prospect of taking on the sequel.
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