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'Gladiator 2' Premieres First Trailer During CinemaCon: Details Revealed, Including Paul Mescal's Role!

The very first trailer for Ridley Scott‘s long-awaited Gladiator sequel revealed some big details about the forthcoming blockbuster!

If you were unaware, the movie centers on Paul Mescal and picks up some years after the plot of 2000′s Gladiator, which starred Russell Crowe.

On Thursday (April 11), Ridley, Paul and costars including Denzel Washington introduced the trailer via a pre-recorded video at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The first footage from the movie confirmed some big details and offered a hint at what to expect!

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Paul Mescal Explains Why He Said Yes to 'Gladiator 2'

Paul Mescal is leading the cast of the upcoming movie Gladiator 2 and he’s opening up about why he decided to take on the role.

The 28-year-old actor has become one of the hottest rising stars thanks to his work in Normal People, Aftersun, and All of Us Strangers.

Now, Paul is working with director Ridley Scott for the sequel to the Oscar-winning movie.

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The 5 Most Anticipated Movie Performances of 2024 Revealed

A list of the 5 most anticipated performances in films being released in 2024 have been revealed!

As the year comes to a close, Fandango ran a survey of 8,000 ticket-buyers to see which performances fans are most looking forward to as the new year inches closer.

Keep reading to find out…

Paul Mescal Talks 'Gladiator' Nerves, Co-Star Pedro Pascal, Russel Crowe & More in 'Esquire UK'

Pedro Pascal opened up about the upcoming Gladiator sequel in a new interview with Esquire UK.

The 27-year-old Aftersun actor was announced as the star of the long-awaited sequel back in January. Original director Ridley Scott is back in action for the sequel, and franchise star Russell Crowe has also revealed if he will make a cameo.

Speaking with the outlet, Paul touched on some rumors about the movie, including if he was playing Russell‘s son (“nawp”) and if he would be playing a gladiator (“I can’t get into that”).

Clearly, he couldn’t share big plot details. However, he did have some other big revelations, including insight about if he had reached out to Russell for advice and a recollection about his first meeting with co-star Pedro Pascal.

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The 'Gladiator 2' Set Looks Incredible in These New Aerial Photos Snapped in Malta!

A sequel to the 2000 blockbuster film Gladiator is in the works and we have some new photos from the set!

Russell Crowe will not be returning for the sequel, but director Ridley Scott will be leading the project once again. The Oscar-winning actor has responded to all the reports about the movie and explained why he thinks he should be paid despite not being in the film.

Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen are among the actors who are confirmed for the movie so far.

Nothing is known yet about the plot, except that the film will follow Lucius, the son of Maximus’ love Lucilla, after Maximus’ death.

Aerial photos from the set (via TMZ) show what appears to be a replica of the Colosseum, which is being built in Malta.

Browse through the gallery for all the photos…

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Russell Crowe Talks 'Gladiator' Sequel, Reveals Why He Should Be Paid for New Movie He Won't Star In

Russell Crowe isn’t starring in the new Gladiator movie, but he still feels that he deserves to be paid for it.

Director Ridley Scott cast Paul Mescal to take centerstage in the long-awaited sequel to Russell‘s Oscar-winning blockbuster. The cast has been slowly flushed out in recent months, with so many talented names currently associated with it.

During a recent appearance, Russell weighed in on the sequel, revealing what he really thinks about it and if he has any behind the scenes tea.

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Barry Keoghan Reportedly Drops Out of 'Gladiator 2' Sequel, & His Replacement Is Already In Talks to Join the Cast, Which Now Includes a Marvel Star & More!

Barry Keoghan is no longer in talks to join the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel. However, another actor from a fan-favorite television series has reportedly already stepped up to fill the role.

The 30-year-old Banshees of Inisherin actor was rumored to be starring in the forthcoming blockbuster alongside Paul Mescal back in March. His character was named Emperor Geta.

Since he was first announced, the cast of Ridley Scott‘s new movie has continued to grow. In fact, Barry‘s replacement was announced alongside a slew of other stars who are said to be joining the project!

We pulled together a roundup of every star currently said to be involved.

Scroll through the slideshow to see every other actor involved with Gladiator 2…