'Gladiator' sequel to star Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott film
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“Normal People” and the “Aftersun” breakout star Paul Mescal was tagged to step into the arena for Ridley’s Scott “Gladiator 2.” Ridley Scott is slated to direct the sequel.
While Mescal has big shoes to fill after Russell Crowe won an Oscar for the Hollywood film, he will take on the role of Lucius, the son of Lucilla played by Connie Nielsen in the original film, according to Variety via Deadline. Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
Scott is slated to return to the directing chair, in addition to producing along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. David Scarpa penned the screenplay.