‘Aftersun’ and ‘Normal People’ star Paul Mescal is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s hotly-anticipated sequel to ‘Gladiator’, the 2000 epic that made Russell Crowe a superstar and went on to win an Oscar for best picture.
But the film isn’t a prequel and Mescal won’t be stepping into Crowe’s toga. Mescal will play Lucius, the son of Lucilla, reports Variety.
Scott is returning to the world of swords and sandals and is expected to make this his next project. He will produce the picture, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Red Wagon Entertainment’s Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher.
David Scarpa wrote the screenplay. Paramount will produce the film. Universal, which backed the first movie along with DreamWorks, has the right to co-produce the movie once it has been set up.
Mescal has been earning Oscar buzz for his work as a troubled...
But the film isn’t a prequel and Mescal won’t be stepping into Crowe’s toga. Mescal will play Lucius, the son of Lucilla, reports Variety.
Scott is returning to the world of swords and sandals and is expected to make this his next project. He will produce the picture, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Red Wagon Entertainment’s Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher.
David Scarpa wrote the screenplay. Paramount will produce the film. Universal, which backed the first movie along with DreamWorks, has the right to co-produce the movie once it has been set up.
Mescal has been earning Oscar buzz for his work as a troubled...
- 1/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Paramount is set to produce Scott’s follow-up to the 2001 Best Picture Oscar winner.
Paul Mescal is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s sequel to Gladiator, according to reports, a role that would give the fast-rising Irish actor his first lead in a big studio film.
Scott will direct the film for Paramount Pictures from a script by David Scarpa.
Mescal is set to play Lucius, son of Lucilla, the one-time romantic interest of the original film’s central character Maximus, played by Russell Crowe.
The original film won both the Best Picture Oscar and the Best Film...
Paul Mescal is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s sequel to Gladiator, according to reports, a role that would give the fast-rising Irish actor his first lead in a big studio film.
Scott will direct the film for Paramount Pictures from a script by David Scarpa.
Mescal is set to play Lucius, son of Lucilla, the one-time romantic interest of the original film’s central character Maximus, played by Russell Crowe.
The original film won both the Best Picture Oscar and the Best Film...
- 1/7/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Ridley Scott is back with the second part of his blockbuster film “Gladiator.”
Paul Mescal, who starred in “Normal People,” is reportedly in negotiations to lead the sequel of the Oscar-winning film “Gladiator,” which will once again be directed by Scott, reports Deadline.
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“I’m already having [the next] ‘Gladiator’ written now,” Scott told Empire magazine in 2021. “So when I’ve done Napoleon, “Gladiator” will be ready to go.
Scott will co-produce through Red Wagon Entertainment alongside Scott Free President Michael Pruss, Doug Wick, and Lucy Fisher. The story was written by David Scarpa. Paramount will develop the film, according to Deadline.
The new movie comes after the widely praised 2002 blockbuster “Gladiator”, which took in over 460 million worldwide and had 12 Academy Award nominations, winning five of them, including Best Picture.
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Paul Mescal, who starred in “Normal People,” is reportedly in negotiations to lead the sequel of the Oscar-winning film “Gladiator,” which will once again be directed by Scott, reports Deadline.
Read More: Angelina Jolie Is Pictured Enjoying Coffee Date With Paul Mescal In London
“I’m already having [the next] ‘Gladiator’ written now,” Scott told Empire magazine in 2021. “So when I’ve done Napoleon, “Gladiator” will be ready to go.
Scott will co-produce through Red Wagon Entertainment alongside Scott Free President Michael Pruss, Doug Wick, and Lucy Fisher. The story was written by David Scarpa. Paramount will develop the film, according to Deadline.
The new movie comes after the widely praised 2002 blockbuster “Gladiator”, which took in over 460 million worldwide and had 12 Academy Award nominations, winning five of them, including Best Picture.
Read More: Paul Mescal Reportedly Engaged To Phoebe Bridgers...
- 1/6/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
“Aftersun” star Paul Mescal is in talks to star in the “Gladiator” sequel from Paramount Pictures, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.
The first “Gladiator” movie, which was released in 2000, garnered 11 Oscar nominations and five wins, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. The film raked in 460 million at the global box office.
The story for the sequel would focus on Lucius (Mescal), the son of Lucilla (who was played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 film) who was saved by Maximus (Crowe) by the end of the first film.
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Ridley Scott Is Circling to Direct ‘Gladiator’ Sequel for Paramount
Ridley Scott is directing, as well as producing with Michael Pruss via Scott Free and Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment.
David Scarpa is writing the script.
Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max....
The first “Gladiator” movie, which was released in 2000, garnered 11 Oscar nominations and five wins, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. The film raked in 460 million at the global box office.
The story for the sequel would focus on Lucius (Mescal), the son of Lucilla (who was played by Connie Nielsen in the 2000 film) who was saved by Maximus (Crowe) by the end of the first film.
Also Read:
Ridley Scott Is Circling to Direct ‘Gladiator’ Sequel for Paramount
Ridley Scott is directing, as well as producing with Michael Pruss via Scott Free and Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment.
David Scarpa is writing the script.
Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max....
- 1/6/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Are you not entertained?
Paul Mescal is in talks to lead “Gladiator 2,” helmed by original director Ridley Scott, a source confirmed to IndieWire.
After Scott revealed that the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 film will take place 20 years later, with Mescal’s role as part of the next generation of the ruling Roman family. The estimated era for the film is 200 B.C.E.
The “Aftersun” actor is set to star as lead character Lucius, the nephew of since-deceased Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) who was killed by Russell Crowe’s Maximus. Lucius is the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and grandson of Marcus Aurelius.
“Gladiator 2” is written by Scott’s “Napoleon” screenwriter David Scarpa. “Top Gun: Maverick” scribe Peter Craig was previously attached as a screenwriter when “Gladiator 2” was still being developed by Paramount; the studio is no longer attached.
Original “Gladiator” collaborators, costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max,...
Paul Mescal is in talks to lead “Gladiator 2,” helmed by original director Ridley Scott, a source confirmed to IndieWire.
After Scott revealed that the sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 film will take place 20 years later, with Mescal’s role as part of the next generation of the ruling Roman family. The estimated era for the film is 200 B.C.E.
The “Aftersun” actor is set to star as lead character Lucius, the nephew of since-deceased Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) who was killed by Russell Crowe’s Maximus. Lucius is the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and grandson of Marcus Aurelius.
“Gladiator 2” is written by Scott’s “Napoleon” screenwriter David Scarpa. “Top Gun: Maverick” scribe Peter Craig was previously attached as a screenwriter when “Gladiator 2” was still being developed by Paramount; the studio is no longer attached.
Original “Gladiator” collaborators, costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Are you not entertained? You will be, now that Ridley Scott is getting back into the Colosseum for Gladiator 2. According to Deadline, Scott is returning to the director’s chair for a long-gestating Gladiator sequel starring Normal People actor Paul Mescal in the lead role. Mescal is negotiating to star, with Scott directing and producing through Scott Free with Michael Pruss, alongside Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment. David Scarpa is writing the script.
If you loved the elaborate costumes in Gladiator, you should know that Janty Yates is returning for the sequel alongside Production Designer Arthur Max. According to Deadline, Scott began meeting with actors in November after Scarpa completed the script’s final draft. Mescal was one of the first actors to sit down with Scott; word has it, he made quite the impression. Scott continued meeting with actors for the coveted part. However,...
If you loved the elaborate costumes in Gladiator, you should know that Janty Yates is returning for the sequel alongside Production Designer Arthur Max. According to Deadline, Scott began meeting with actors in November after Scarpa completed the script’s final draft. Mescal was one of the first actors to sit down with Scott; word has it, he made quite the impression. Scott continued meeting with actors for the coveted part. However,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Paul Mescal is ready to enter the arena.
The “Aftersun” and “Normal People” star is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s hotly-anticipated sequel to “Gladiator,” the 2000 epic that made Russell Crowe a superstar and went on to win an Oscar for best picture. But the film isn’t a prequel and Mescal won’t be stepping into Crowe’s toga. After all, Maximus, Crowe’s character, died standing up for the Republic in the Colosseum — a spoiler only if you’ve somehow missed “Gladiator’s” endless re-runs on cable TV and hate to, you know, be entertained. Instead, Mescal will play Lucius, the son of Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the original film).
Scott is returning to the world of swords and sandals and is expected to make this his next project. He will produce the picture, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Red Wagon Entertainment...
The “Aftersun” and “Normal People” star is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s hotly-anticipated sequel to “Gladiator,” the 2000 epic that made Russell Crowe a superstar and went on to win an Oscar for best picture. But the film isn’t a prequel and Mescal won’t be stepping into Crowe’s toga. After all, Maximus, Crowe’s character, died standing up for the Republic in the Colosseum — a spoiler only if you’ve somehow missed “Gladiator’s” endless re-runs on cable TV and hate to, you know, be entertained. Instead, Mescal will play Lucius, the son of Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen in the original film).
Scott is returning to the world of swords and sandals and is expected to make this his next project. He will produce the picture, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss and Red Wagon Entertainment...
- 1/6/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready to be entertained, again?
Ridley Scott is readying his long-gestating Gladiator sequel, with Normal People star Paul Mescal in negotiations for the film’s lead role.
The Paramount project is set to be a follow-up to Scott’s best picture-winning 2000 feature, which followed Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a former general who is forced into being a common gladiator under the rule of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), a patricidal self-appointed Emperor of Rome.
According to previous report, the sequel’s story will center on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen, and the nephew of Phoenix’s Commodus.
David Scarpa, who worked with Scott on All The Money In the World and the duo’s upcoming Napoleon Bonaparte movie, is penning the script. Scott will also produce with Michael Pruss via Scott Free, and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment.
Gladiator was a co-production with Universal,...
Ridley Scott is readying his long-gestating Gladiator sequel, with Normal People star Paul Mescal in negotiations for the film’s lead role.
The Paramount project is set to be a follow-up to Scott’s best picture-winning 2000 feature, which followed Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a former general who is forced into being a common gladiator under the rule of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), a patricidal self-appointed Emperor of Rome.
According to previous report, the sequel’s story will center on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen, and the nephew of Phoenix’s Commodus.
David Scarpa, who worked with Scott on All The Money In the World and the duo’s upcoming Napoleon Bonaparte movie, is penning the script. Scott will also produce with Michael Pruss via Scott Free, and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment.
Gladiator was a co-production with Universal,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Ridley Scott always said he would return to the Colosseum to continue the story of his blockbuster epic Gladiator, and it looks like we are getting close to having that wish granted. Sources tell Deadline that Normal People star Paul Mescal is in negotiations to lead the Paramount sequel to the Oscar-winning pic, with Scott returning to the directing chair. Scott also will produce, along with Scott Free President Michael Pruss as well as Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. David Scarpa penned the script.
Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max. The first film was co-production between Universal and DreamWorks, and while DreamWorks will not be involved in the sequel, Universal has the right to partner again when the project is packaged.
The new film follows the 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, which earned over 460M in worldwide box office...
Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max. The first film was co-production between Universal and DreamWorks, and while DreamWorks will not be involved in the sequel, Universal has the right to partner again when the project is packaged.
The new film follows the 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, which earned over 460M in worldwide box office...
- 1/6/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The Producers Guild of America has announced that applications are now open for a new scripted cycle of PGA Create, a multi-day lab for emerging and mid-career creative producers from underrepresented backgrounds, which launched in 2021.
PGA Create was conceived for producers with film or TV projects in active development, financing or packaging. The upcoming scripted cycle of the program will take place in November, with a documentary cycle to follow next spring.
Each PGA Create Fellow participates in a multi-day, immersive lab during which they hear from subject experts on topics of relevance to advancing their specific projects, also receiving an opportunity to present themselves and their projects to an invited industry audience, including a range of PGA’s established creative producers, who serve as advisors and mentors. All Scripted and Documentary Fellows will be invited to participate in an in-person joint PGA Create Forum held during PGA’s annual Produced By Conference next summer.
PGA Create was conceived for producers with film or TV projects in active development, financing or packaging. The upcoming scripted cycle of the program will take place in November, with a documentary cycle to follow next spring.
Each PGA Create Fellow participates in a multi-day, immersive lab during which they hear from subject experts on topics of relevance to advancing their specific projects, also receiving an opportunity to present themselves and their projects to an invited industry audience, including a range of PGA’s established creative producers, who serve as advisors and mentors. All Scripted and Documentary Fellows will be invited to participate in an in-person joint PGA Create Forum held during PGA’s annual Produced By Conference next summer.
- 6/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Four years after she was first elected to run the Producers Guild of America with Lucy Fisher, Gail Berman is ready to fully dig back into her day job. Like many in show business, she didn’t initially think she had the time to serve as guild president in 2018 — but was assured the role would only require an hour from her schedule per week.
“I can use the time that I’m doing the elliptical machine, I thought. Then Covid came,” Berman says. With only weeks before she and Fisher are termed out of their jobs this August, she takes pride that “we saw it through, and thankfully we’re on the other side and the organization is still standing. It’s in its best financial state ever.”
The lone woman to serve as both a television (Fox) and film studio (Paramount) leader, Berman has a packed slate at her company,...
“I can use the time that I’m doing the elliptical machine, I thought. Then Covid came,” Berman says. With only weeks before she and Fisher are termed out of their jobs this August, she takes pride that “we saw it through, and thankfully we’re on the other side and the organization is still standing. It’s in its best financial state ever.”
The lone woman to serve as both a television (Fox) and film studio (Paramount) leader, Berman has a packed slate at her company,...
- 6/27/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Joe Pickett is bulking up its cast for season two.
Alita: Battle Angel star Keean Johnson has joined as a new series regular and a trio of actors – Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rook and Aadila Dosani – have been promoted from recurring to series regulars.
This comes after Deadline revealed that the network had renewed the Michael Dorman-fronted drama series for a second season earlier this year.
The series follows a rookie game warden after he and his family move to an idyllic rural community in the mountains of Wyoming. Their dream, however, turns into a nightmare when Joe finds a murder victim in his backyard – and finds his family in the crosshairs of a deadly plot. Joe and his lawyer wife, Marybeth, are forced to navigate a tangled web of schemes, secrets, and conspiracy amid the gorgeous vistas of Wyoming’s vast wilderness.
Johnson, who just wrapped Paramount+’s...
Alita: Battle Angel star Keean Johnson has joined as a new series regular and a trio of actors – Vivienne Guynn, Chad Rook and Aadila Dosani – have been promoted from recurring to series regulars.
This comes after Deadline revealed that the network had renewed the Michael Dorman-fronted drama series for a second season earlier this year.
The series follows a rookie game warden after he and his family move to an idyllic rural community in the mountains of Wyoming. Their dream, however, turns into a nightmare when Joe finds a murder victim in his backyard – and finds his family in the crosshairs of a deadly plot. Joe and his lawyer wife, Marybeth, are forced to navigate a tangled web of schemes, secrets, and conspiracy amid the gorgeous vistas of Wyoming’s vast wilderness.
Johnson, who just wrapped Paramount+’s...
- 6/22/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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