Paul Mescal gained 22 pounds for 'Gladiator II,' then had to lose 26 in 2 months. He said it was 'misery.'

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• Paul Mescal said gaining and shedding weight for two of his upcoming movies was "miserable."
• Mescal told Variety he gained 22 pounds for "Gladiator II" and then lost 26 for "The History of Sound."
• More male actors are opening up about the toll changing weight for roles takes on their mind and body.

Paul Mescal said he had a "fucking miserable" experience losing 26 pounds in two months...