Gladiator II’ stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger discussed filming Ridley Scott’s sequel at a special screening on the Paramount Pictures lot in Los Angeles on Oct.

Ridley Scott may not have been present for the first major screening of “Gladiator II” on Friday night on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, but the 86-year-old director was the favorite topic of conversation for stars Paul Mescal,

Gladiator II is Ridley Scott’s best film since The Martian. A big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle that builds upon the legacy of the original. The film showcases beautiful set pieces and a lot of epic battles.

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal reflects on the first time he watched Ridley Scott's Gladiator and recalls his father's reaction to his casting.

Ridley Scott had some blunt words of wisdom before filming Gladiator II.

Gladiator 2 releases in cinemas in November, and you can watch the original film on this streaming platform before that.

Paul Mescal was "s*******" himself on the first day of 'Gladiator II' filming but director Sir Ridley Scott soon put paid to his nerves.

Saoirse Ronan turned out to support her pal Paul Mescal as his new movie – the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel – was screened for the first time in LA. The Irish stars have been firm friends since they starred alongside eachother in psychological thriller Foe and partied together at Glastonbury during the summer.