Gladiator 2's Connie Nielsen on how Paul Mescal brings "deeper story" than Russell Crowe
Instead, the leading role in Gladiator 2 – which is released in UK cinemas tomorrow (Friday 15th November) – goes to Normal People and Aftersun star Paul Mescal. He takes on the character of Lucius, who was played as a child in the first film by Spencer Treat Clark and now returns to Rome on a quest for vengeance.