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Paul Mescal has become a contender for the lead role in the sequel to the film “Gladiator”. “Kommersant Style” finds out the details and talks about what this 26-year-old Irish actor is interested in.

Paul Mescal’s career is gaining momentum: the actor, who rose to fame in 2020 after the release of the mini-series Normal People, is in talks to star in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Film lovers remember how popular this film was at one time – in 2001 it received five Oscars. The sequel will take place years after the events of the first film, ending with the death of its hero Maximus (played by Russell Crowe). Mescal is expected to play the lead role of Lucius, Lucilla’s son, who appears only briefly in the first film. The release date for the continuation of the story has not yet been determined, but for now it is worth taking a closer look at Paul Mescal – his roles and secular exits.

Irina Kirienko