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.

Paul Mescal arrives at the premiere of Gladiator II in London. He was greeted by friend Andrew Scott.

Review: Paul Mescal solidifies himself in Gladiator II with a raw and visceral performance for the ages in Ridley Scott's epic movie.

Mescal made an appearance in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter” starring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson, which premiered on Netflix in 2021. It’s a small but memorable role in this thorny exploration of motherhood and identity.

Paul Mescal & Andrew Scott REUNITE at Gladiator 2 Premiere!

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 revealed in a new interview with Variety how he got absolutely ripped for his starring role in Gladiator II. Mescal wanted to gain 22 pounds for the role, realizing that he “needed to be big” to make his character’s gladiatorial prowess believable.