Spencer Treat Clark

Ridley Scott has teased plans for a third 'Gladiator' movie. Awaiting the release of 'Gladiator II' in November, Scott revealed that the sequel is set two decades after the original and follows Lucius, played by Paul Mescal. The film also stars Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal.

The newly released trailer for Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" has generated significant buzz among "Game of Thrones" fans, who are thrilled to see Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn on screen. Fans have dubbed their casting an "Oberyn and Cersei reunion," referencing Pascal's portrayal of Oberyn Martell and Quinn's spitting resemblance to Lena Headey's Cersei in the hit HBO series.

'Gladiator 2' trailer features Paul Mescal as Lucius, with Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger in key roles. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film releases November 15. Connie Nielsen returns. Hans Zimmer composes the score. In a Vanity Fair interview, Scott praised Mescal’s performance. Lucius returns to Rome as a gladiator.