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Paul Mescal on 'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' Opening on the Same Day (Exclusive)


The Ridley Scott sequel and Jon Chu's musical adaptation are slated to premiere in theaters on Nov. 22.

Scott's long-awaited Gladiator II welcomes a host of famous faces including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger and more. The adaptation also stars Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero -- the love interest who finds himself caught between Elphaba and Glinda -- Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh as headmistress Madame Morrible and Jeff Goldblum as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal on the set of 'Gladiator II' - Paramount PicturesMescal calls his casting "an immense honor," telling ET that the enormity of the role isn't lost on him considering the film is "hugely important to a lot of people across the world."

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