It was more challenging than it's ever been for me,” the actor says of the Ridley Scott sequel’s physical demands

The movie also stars Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius, a Roman general who trained under Maximus; Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger as co-emperors Geta and Caracalla, Tim McInnerny and Sir Derek Jacobi as returning character Senator Gracchus.

Paul Mescal & Pedro Pascal Remember Seeing ‘Gladiator’ for the First Time Actors Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal take a deep dive into their highly anticipated roles in ‘Gladiator 2,’ sharing insights on the epic fight scenes,