The official trailer for the sequel, which is set 24 years after the original film, features scenes of bloodthirsty fans watching a raging rhinoceros in the Roman Colosseum and deadly sword fights.
It’s a far cry from Mescal’s breakthrough performance in the popular love drama Normal People, starring Sally Rooney, which catapulted him into prominence in 2020.
warrior.Mescal, who grew up playing Gaelic football, previously told Vanity Fair that he trained for the movie keeping in mind the battle scenes because he didn’t want his physique to appear “more like an underwear model than a warrior”.
WallWallBecause of his bulked-up appearance, the 28-year-old Irish actor is even believed to have earned the nickname “Brick wall Paul” from his co-star, Pedro Pascal.
The film, which is set in ancient Rome, tells the story of Lucius Verus, portrayed by Mescal, a young character from the first film, who was spared from certain death by Maximus Decimus Meridius, portrayed by Russell Crowe.
EvenEvenAfter a battle, a bloodied Mescal says, “I remember that day,” at the opening of the trailer. I will never forget it. even an emperor may be targeted by a slave seeking retribution.
