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Gladiator child star says he’s ‘excited’ to see Paul Mescal play his character in sequel

Spencer Treat Clark played Mescal’s character Lucius Verus in the 2000 original

The Independent UK

Ridley Scott had the perfect no-nonsense advice for Paul Mescal on the set of Gladiator 2

Exclusive: Paul Mescal remembers what Ridley Scott told him on the Gladiator 2 set

Total Film

The 20 best movies on HBO Max to watch right now

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Daisy Edgar-Jones on the advice Paul Mescal gave ahead of her return to stage

The actress is starring in a Tennessee Williams play in December

Evening Standard

Rupert Everett reveals he asked Ridley Scott for role in Gladiator 2 but ‘nothing happened’

Actor said he received an ‘American no’

The Independent UK

24 years later, the Gladiator 2 Maximus twist means I'll never be able to watch the original the same way again

Opinion | Maximus is Lucius’ father, after all – and that brings a whole new level of emotion to both the original film and its upcoming sequel

Total Film

Did Romans really fight rhinos? Sports historian explains the truth behind the battle scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II

In the trailer for Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated sequel to Gladiator (2000), a new gladiator (played by Paul Mescal) goes to battle in “the greatest temple Rome ever built – the Colosseum”.

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'Gladiator II' trailer REVEALS Russell Crowe's Maximus is Paul Mescal's Lucius' father; fans react

The trailer for 'Gladiator II' dropped online and fans of the Riddley Scott franchise are still reeling in shock over the major revelation made in the clip.

The Times of India

'Gladiator 2's Trailer Continues the Most Boring Sequel Trend

Who is Paul Mescal playing in 'Gladiator II'? Turns out the answer is exactly what you expected.

Inverse

Gladiator 2 trailer reveals huge plot twist as identity of Lucius’s father is unearthed

Eagle-eyed fans may have spotted clues in original film

The Independent UK

Ridley Scott wants to make Gladiator into a trilogy

‘Gladiator II’ is set to arrive in November

The Independent UK

The cult of Sally Rooney: how she became the most talked-about author of a generation

As her highly-anticipated new novel Intermezzo is published, Emma Loffhagen speaks to both fans and sceptics of the hugely influential millennial author

Evening Standard

Denzel Washington hits back at Gladiator 2 accent controversy

The Hollywood actor has come under fire after trailer for new movie

Evening Standard

Don’t miss out! The best culture to book in the capital this autumn

From Paul Mescal in a toga to Janet Jackson live, Nick Clark and Vicky Jessop provide an essential guide of what to see this season

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The Independent UK

Sally Rooney says success of Normal People felt like ‘too much’

Irish author says she felt overwhelmed by the frenzy sparked by her book and the BBC’s 2020 adaptation starring Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones

The Guardian - UK

Sally Rooney: ‘Falling in love when I was very young transformed my life’

Sally Rooney on romance, writing about sex and, the Normal People phenomenon and her new novel, Intermezzo

The Guardian - UK

The British are coming, again! Ralph Fiennes, Daniel Craig and Hugh Grant set for Oscars face-off

As awards season starts, a certain similarity has been detected between three of the key leading actor contenders

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Ridley Scott's Epic 'Gladiator II' Set To Impress

Ridley Scott, at 86, continues to push boundaries with 'Gladiator II' and a Bee Gees biopic, showcasing his cinematic vision.

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The Independent UK

Ridley Scott rebuilds Rome for 'Gladiator II'

Ridley Scott is calling his upcoming Roman epic “Gladiator II" his best film

The Independent UK

Ridley Scott has perfect response when asked if he spoke to Russell Crowe about Gladiator 2

Director has shared main reason he didn’t consult with star of original movie

The Guardian - UK

From Charli XCX and Van Gogh to Gladiator 2: the best culture to go out and see this autumn

The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness still offers plenty of excuses to leave the house. Our critics offer their odes to the season’s best film, theatre, dance, art, comedy and music. Expect a bumper harvest of culture

WhatToWatch

33 potential Oscar nominees to look out for the rest of 2024

As we head into the last few months of 2024, we detail the potential Oscar nominees that are worth putting on your must-watch list.

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Fans Think Gracie Abrams Has Already Written A Song About Paul Mescal & Phoebe Bridgers

Let's unpack why fans have gone full conspiracy theory mode, speculating that Gracie Abrams song "Normal Thing," is about actor Paul Mescal.

The Independent UK

Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams spotted holding hands after weeks of romance speculation

Stars have kept a low-profile since speculation first sparked in June but appear to have given up hiding their romance

Evening Standard

Who is Gracie Abrams? Paul Mescal and singer spark engagement rumours

The pair have sparked rumours that their relationship has gone to the next level

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