Paul Mescal Expresses Interest in Returning for ‘Gladiator 3’
When asked about the possibility of reprising his role in a potential Gladiator 3, Paul Mescal expressed his eagerness to return, saying he’s already thought about the third installment. “Oh yeah, massively down. I don’t think it will be 24 years, but I have no idea when it will be,” the actor said enthusiastically.
Mescal plays Lucius Verus, the secret son of Maximus (the protagonist of the first Gladiator, portrayed by Russell Crowe) and the former heir to the Roman Empire in Gladiator 2. The sequel also features a star-studded cast, including Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Connie Nielsen.
Director Ridley Scott has confirmed that he’s already begun working on Gladiator 3. “I’ve written 12 pages,” he shared, adding that he’s also started sketching out storyboards for the project.
Set decades after the events of the original film, Gladiator 2 follows Lucius as he draws inspiration from Maximus to become a gladiator himself. The original Gladiator, released in 2000, was a massive success, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and earning Russell Crowe an Oscar for Best Actor.
