Protagonist of “Gladiator 2” Irish actor Paul Mescal 28, said he is still “pinching himself” to understand that what is about to happen is real and spoke about the responsibility of following up the 2000 classic. The second film arrives in Brazilian cinemas on November 14th .
“The first Gladiator obviously carries enormous weight, not just for me, but for a huge amount of people around the world. So, it’s not something I let go unnoticed. What we are entering into, as a cast, is something very big”, he declared in material provided exclusively to CNN .
“Ridley Scott [diretor] He is the king of cinema, and especially of this genre. I mean, it’s a really pinch yourself to believe moment. It’s something that doesn’t go unnoticed by us. Maximus is an incredibly iconic character “, he stated.
What is the story of “Gladiator 2”?
“Gladiator 2” is set 25 years after the events of the first film, in which Maximus (Russell Crowe), a powerful Roman general, awakens the wrath of Marcus Aurelius’s (Richard Harris) son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), before the emperor’s death. When the heir takes power, he is sentenced to death, however, he manages to escape and goes into hiding as a slave and gladiator while seeking revenge.
The new plot centers on Lucius, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, who was inspired by Maximus. In the first film, the character is a child, played by Spencer Treat Clark. Now, Paul Mescal (“Normal People” and “Aftersun”) brings the protagonist to life.
When he was still young, Lucilla sent him to the north coast of Africa, to a region called Numidia that was – at that time – beyond the reach of the Roman Empire. Older, he lives a relatively peaceful life with his wife and children until the conquerors of his homeland invade his new home, under the leadership of a general trained by Maximus.
Cast of “Gladiator 2”
- Paul Mescal
- Pedro Pascal
- Denzel Washington
- Connie Nielsen
- Joseph Quinn
- Fred Hechinger
- Derek Jacobi
Watch the trailer for “Gladiator 2”:
This content was originally published in “Gladiator 2” actor exalts first film: “Maximus is iconic” on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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