Gladiator II star Paul Mescal wanted to separate himself as much as possible from the first movie.

Stars of Gladiator II, including Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Pedro Pascal, and the film’s director, Sir Ridley, walked the red carpet ahead of the King, who had earlier hosted members of the film and TV industry at a reception at ...

The success of 'Gladiator 2' at the box office rests on the shoulders of its young star, but he's handling it pretty well.