Despite being a great desire of Paul Mescal and director Ridley Scott, Gladiator 3 has not been officially confirmed by the studio
About a week after the premiere of Gladiator 2 (2024), sequel to the classic Gladiator (2000), Paul Mescal already talks about the desire to continue the franchise directed by Ridley Scott. The actor explained how he is “massively” in favor of acting in a possible third film.
Before the release of Gladiator 2Scott revealed, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporteras there were real plans for a sequel. “I prefer to enter the Gladiator 3. There is already an idea,” he said. Now, to Variety, Mezcal revealed interest in reprising the role of Lucius Verus Aurelius.
Ah, yes, I top it massively. I don’t think they will be [24] years – but I have no idea when that will be.
Released on November 14, 2024 in Brazilian cinemas, the film Ridley Scott with Paul Mescal also featured actors such as Pedro Pascal (Marcus Acacius), Denzel Washington (Macrinus), Connie Nielsen (Lucilla), Joseph Quinn (Emperor Geta), Fred Hechinger (Emperor Caracalla), between others. Read the synopsis:
Lucius must enter the Coliseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquered their homeland. With anger in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor he needs.
Source: Rollingstone
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