Denzel Washington In Talks To Star Opposite Paul Mescal In Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel
etcanada.comThe cast of “Gladiator 2” just got a huge new name. On Friday, Deadline broke the news that Denzel Washington is in talks to star in the long-awaited sequel, re-teaming with director Ridley Scott. READ MORE: ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Sets 2024 Release Date, Paul Mescal In Talks To Star Actor Paul Mescal, who was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars for his performance in “Aftersun”, is also on board to star in the film.
While details about the movie are still under wraps, the movie reunites Washington and Scott after having worked together on the Oscar-nominated “American Gangster”.
Washington also starred in a number of films directed by Scott’s late brother Tony, including “Crimson Tide”, “Man on Fire”, “Unstoppable” and more.
Also reportedly in talks to join “Gladiator 2” is “The Banshees of Inisherin” actor Barry Keoghan, The Hollywood Reporter said earlier this week. READ MORE: Barry Keoghan In Talks For Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel With Paul Mescal The original “Gladiator”, released in 2000, starred Russell Crowe as a Roman general-turned-slave who becomes a gladiator in Rome and pursues vengeance against the emperor, played by Joaquin Phoenix.
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