The second Gladiator tells the story of Lucius Verus, who originally appeared in the film as a child and is now played by Mescal
Paul Mescal says he would "absolutely love" to do a third Gladiator film after director Sir Ridley Scott teased that he could be looking to do a follow-up.
The event was held in aid of the Film and TV Charity, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and marks the first premiere Charles has attended as King. In the fight to defend his wife, Lucius is captured and placed into slavery by the forces of Marcus Acacius and subsequently becomes a gladiator after being bought by Macrinus , and seeks revenge.
Also on the red carpet, Mescal met his All Of Us Strangers co-star and fellow Irish actor Andrew Scott.British comedian and actor Matt Lucas, who plays an emcee in the Coliseum, described Sir Ridley as an "old school Admiral" to PA, and added that he "would do his shopping, hover his carpet" to work with him again.
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