Paul Mescal's 'Brutal' Physical Transformation For Gladiator II Earned Him This Cheeky Nickname On Set

Paul Mescal

First-look photos from the set of the long-awaited Gladiator sequel were shared publicly on Monday, and have already generated plenty of conversation.

Not only do these new stills – shared with Vanity Fair – show new additions to the cast like Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington in character for the first time, we’re also able to catch a glimpse of the physical transformation Paul Mescal underwent for the movie.

In an accompanying interview, the Last Of Us star revealed...