Ridley Scott’s much-awaited sequel to his Oscar-winning film Gladiator is nearing its release date and has already generated much discussion online. Gladiator 2 will see Paul Mescal portray a grown-up version of Lucius,

T he upcoming release of Gladiator II could spell Oscar history for one of its biggest draws, 2-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. Gladiator II is the highly-anticipated

Paul Mescal was "incapacitated" by the prospect of working alongside Denzel Washington on Gladiator II. Getting the lead role in Gladiator II meant the Irish actor had to overcome two major anxieties: acting on the biggest film set he'd ever seen and going head-to-head with the Oscar-winning star.

Paul Mescal opened up about the intense pressure he felt while stepping into his role in Gladiator II — especially when it came to sharing the screen with acting legend Denzel Washington. “I built it up in my head,