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Gladiator II review: All-action Paul Mescal is the pumping heart of this stirring Roman epic

4/5 It’s thumbs up for Ridley Scott’s return to Ancient Rome a quarter of a century on

Evening Standard

Critics call Paul Mescal ‘a worthy successor’ in glowing Gladiator II reviews

Denzel Washington is also winning praise for his performances in Ridley Scott’s sequel

The Independent UK

Gladiator 2 is thrilling – even if Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe

4/5 Ridley Scott’s belated sequel has sharks, monkeys, and Denzel Washington doing some tremendous sleeve acting. At times, this is even pure camp

The Independent UK

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Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained

The Guardian - UK

Gladiator 2 review: "A rousing spectacle with Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington on top form"

Total Film

Gladiator 2 review: Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington make sure you will be entertained

Gladiator 2 picks up the story of Ridley Scott’s Rome, providing plenty for fans of the original to enjoy but missing some of the majesty that made it a classic.

WhatToWatch

Hundreds attend Harry Styles lookalike contest to celebrate ‘London legend’

The lookalike event in central London was inspired by similar events in New York and Dublin celebrating Timothee Chalamet and Paul Mescal.

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‘This will cheer everyone up’: Harry Styles lookalikes lift London gloom

Colourful contest celebrates pop star and brings cheer after events for Timothée Chalamet and Paul Mescal go viral

The Guardian - UK

Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal set for new collaboration after Gladiator II

Sir Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal are set to collaborate on a new movie after 'Gladiator II', with 'The Dog Stars' to begin shooting in 2025.

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Ridley Scott Reveals Real Reason Why Barry Keoghan Dropped Out Of Gladiator II

The buzz around Gladiator II has been building for ages, but there's one burning question on everyone's lips: What happened to Barry Keoghan?

Pedestrian.tv

Paul Mescal Finally Responded To *That* Viral Moment With Saoirse Ronan On The Graham Norton Show

Paul Mescal has finally weighed in on that viral moment with Saoirse Ronan during their recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

Pedestrian.tv

Paul Mescal admits he has Google Alerts switched on for himself

The Gladiator II star is no stranger to his own press

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal lookalike winner crowned in Dublin as celebrity lookalike contests continue

The competition was a copycat of the viral Timothée Chalamet event in New York last month

Evening Standard

Saoirse Ronan responds to viral claim she resembles a famous pop star

Irish actor said she met the pop star backstage at a gig where they discussed their resemblance to one another

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Dublin hosts Paul Mescal lookalike contest – and the results are hilarious

‘The Paul Mescal lookalike contest is sadly an indictment of every Irish lad I’ve met who claims that Paul Mescal looks like every lad in Ireland,’ one person wrote on X

The Guardian - UK

Winner of Paul Mescal lookalike contest in Dublin receives €20 ‘or three pints’

Competition to resemble Normal People star is markedly lower-stakes than chaotic Timothée Chalamet event in New York last month

Evening Standard

Harry Styles lookalike contest to take place in London this weekend

The doppelgänger contest is the latest in a string of similar events dedicated to actors Timothée Chalamet and Paul Mescal

Evening Standard

Queen expected to recover from chest infection in time for Gladiator II London premiere

Charles and Camilla will meet the stars of the movie, Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, at the screening in London next week

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The Independent UK

Queen expected to recover from chest infection in time for Gladiator II premiere

Charles and Camilla will meet the stars of the movie, Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, at the screening in London next week.

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal says he has a plan for if Gladiator 2 makes him ‘too famous’

Gladiator II will be released in UK theatres on 15 November

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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.

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal lookalike competition taking place in Dublin after viral Timothee Chalamet event

The unofficial competition is set to take place hours before the Dublin Gladiator II premiere where Mescal will be in attendance

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal lookalike contest to take place in Dublin after viral Timothée Chalamet competition

Fans are optimistic the actor will make an appearance at the event

Evening Standard

Paul Mescal 'convinced' he's going to die young as he 'can't visualise' himself as an old man

The Gladiator 2 actor says he has a ‘gut feeling’ that the Grim Reaper will come calling for him sooner rather than later

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Paul Mescal worried about attracting more attention

Paul Mescal has vowed to star in an "obtuse play" to counteract any extra attention 'Gladiator II' brings him.

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