Mescal said he had to lose weight to film another movie, "The History of Sound," after "Gladiator 2."

Paul Mescal says he’s more than willing to reprise his role as Lucius Verus in Gladiator 3. Gladiator II opens in United States theaters later this month. Directed by Ridley Scott, the sequel to 2000’s Gladiator stars Mescal as the son of Maximus,

Paul Mescal made a big impression when Gladiator II premiered in London this week. The Irish actor takes the lead in the much-hyped sequel to Ridley Scott’s award-winning movie, which is finally due to hit cinemas on Friday.