Paul Mescal, Gladiator II and Ridley Scott

Paul Mescal Recalls Having To Hype Himself Up To Meet ‘Gladiator II' Co-Star Denzel Washington: "I Ran To My Dressing Room"
Though Gladiator II finds star Paul Mescal courageously fighting rhinos in the Colosseum, he had to work to summon up that fearlessness to meet Denzel Washington, his Academy Award-winning co-star in the Ridley Scott follow-up.
Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington Hail Ridley Scott's ‘Gladiator 2' in Tokyo: ‘There's No Better Director for Focusing on an Audience's Sense of Entertainment'
A quartet of stars, headed by Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, were on hand Monday in Tokyo to celebrate “Gladiator II” and its master filmmaker Ridley Scott. Mescal, who plays the gladiator Lucius,
Ridley Scott Gave a Hilarious Pep Talk to Paul Mescal Before Filming ‘Gladiator II’
Despite his acclaimed acting career, Paul Mescal had to overcome a lot of nerves to work with Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington.
Paul Mescal chickened out of meeting Denzel Washington on “Gladiator II ”set, ran to dressing room: 'Not today'
Mescal said he tried to hype himself up to meet the two-time Oscar winner. "I was stood at the bottom of the steps, and I stood there for a couple of minutes, and I said, 'Not today,'" the Aftersun star remembered. "So I bailed out and I ran to my dressing room — like, 'Tomorrow I'm going to be a brave boy.'"
Paul Mescal reveals the first thing Denzel Washington said to him on set of Gladiator II
Paul Mescal has admitted he was so nervous about meeting Denzel Washington on the set of the Gladiator sequel that he ended up putting it off for an entire day, as he revealed the first thing the veteran actor said to him.
Paul Mescal on working with Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator II': 'He shook my hand, felt extraordinary'
For him it was challenging however, he was fighting with the rhinoceros in the Colosseum, and he had to work hard to match up with the Academy Award-winning
Paul Mescal shares nerves meeting Denzel Washington on “Gladiator II” set
Washington jokingly told Mescal to stop going to the gym, which made the moment feel extraordinary.Washington praised Mescal’s talent and performance in the lead role.Mescal expresses his excitement about working with Washington and Ridley Scott on the project.
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington in awe of ‘Gladiator II’ director
Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington have recently praised Gladiator II director Ridley Scott during movie promotions in Tokyo on November 4.“There’s no better director for focusing on
Paul Mescal Had A Relatable Reaction To Meeting Denzel Washington
Denzel is not paying me to write any of this. The man is that good, deserves to be written about in such terms, and understandably makes his co-stars hella nervous. The incredibly talented actor will star in Gladiator II this fall.
Paul Mescal shares memorable encounter with Denzel Washington on the Graham Norton Show
Recalling the moment, Mescal expressed both awe and nervousness at being in the presence of a Hollywood titan. He described Washington as not only an extraordinary talent but also a genuinely humble person.
Sir Ridley Scott: Gladiator II won't get a director's cut
Sir Ridley Scott has insisted 'Gladiator II' won't receive a separate extended cut because the theatrical version is the "final" cut.
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Paul Mescal recalls first anxious meeting with Denzel Washington
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Paul Mescal Laments Films Being Labeled as ‘Content’: ‘That’s a Filthy Word’
Paul Mescal has no patience for comparing filmmaking to content creation. The “Gladiator II” star told The Sunday Times that ...
“Survival Tactic”: Saoirse Ronan Just Responded To Her Viral Paul Mescal Exchange, Which Sparked A Whole Ton Of Discourse About Male Privilege
Saoirse has urged people to watch the moment “in context,” and revealed that she has had similar conversations with her close ...