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Paul Mescal reveals he 'loved' the gruelling training for Gladiator 2 despite how 'tiresome' it was - after showing off his rippling muscles in film teaser


Paul Mescal has revealed that he 'loved' the training for Gladiator 2 despite how gruelling it was physically.

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning original from 2000 starring Russell Crowe. Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning original from 2000 starring Russell Crowe However, the warrior managed to puncture the emperor and save the young boy and his mother while avenging his own wife and son's death, something that made a lasting impact on Lucius.

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