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Paul Mescal Praises ‘Wicked’ As “Extraordinary” Amid ‘Gladiator II’ Dueling Release


As the world continues to fly high on 'Glicked', 'Gladiator II's Paul Mescal is reaching across the aisle and giving 'Wicked' a round of applause.

As the world continues to fly high on Glicked, Paul Mescal is reaching across the aisle and giving a round of applause. “I met Cynthia and Ariana at the Academy Gala very briefly, and I’ve seen the film,” he told Attitude. Gladiator II stars Mescal as Lucius, who previously witnessed Maximus (portrayed in the original 2000 film by Russell Crowe) die at the hands of his uncle Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in the first movie.

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