Ridley Scottrevealed the surprising reason why his next collaboration withGladiator IIstarPaul Mescalmay not happen. Scott and Mescal teamed up for the first time for the long-awaitedGladiator II. In the epic sequel, Mescal played Lucius, who was revealed to bethe son of Russell Crowe’s Maximusfrom the firstGladiatormovie.Mescal has received a lot of praise for his role, in which he seeks revenge against the Roman Empire for the death of his wife.
After working together onGladiator II, it was revealed that Scott and Mescal mayreunite for the upcoming movieThe Dog Stars.The Dog Starsfollows two men who are trying to survive in the near future after a pandemic has led to the collapse of American society. While it was previously reported that Mescal was in negotiations to star in the apocalyptic movie,Scott revealed that he may not be able to star in his next projectsince he is filming another anticipated movie.
Paul Mescal May Be Filming A Beatles Movie Next
Four Beatles Biopics Are Being Developed
In addition to being attached to Scott’s next movie,Mescal has also been attached to an upcoming Beatles biopic. Director Sam Mendes will be making biopics for all four members of The Beatles, and a June 2024 report suggested that Mescal had been approached to play Paul McCartney. It has not been officially announced thatMescal has been cast as Paul McCartney, but the actor revealed that he would love to take on the role in an October 2024 interview.
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Even though no official casting announcements for the upcoming Beatles biopics have been made, it seems likeScott may have spoiled that Mescal will be playing a member of the iconic band. Following a screening ofGladiator IIat the Directors Guild of America (viaThe Hollywood Reporter), Scott addressed Mescal’s casting inThe Dog Starsduring a conversation with filmmaker Christopher Nolan. When asked whether Mescal would be starring inThe Dog Stars, Scott revealed that he may be too busy filming a Beatles movie. Read Scott’s full answer below:
Yes. Maybe. Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go.
Our Take On Ridley Scott’s Comment About Paul Mescal’s Beatles Biopic Role
Paul Mescal Is A Great Choice To Play Paul McCartney
Since it was initially rumored that Mescal was approached to play McCartney, and the actor himself has admitted that he would love to play the iconic singer-songwriter, it would be surprising if he didn’t end up being officially cast in the role. After working together onGladiator IIand planning to do another movie together,Scott would likely be one of the first people to know whether Mescal is playing a Beatles band member. Therefore, his recent comment all but confirms that he will be playing Paul McCartney in a Beatles biopic.
The Dog Stars
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The Dog Stars, scheduled to be released in 2026, follows a man surviving a post-pandemic world in a Colorado hangar with his dog and a gunman. A cryptic radio transmission captured during a Cessna flight propels them on a quest to discover its origin, blending themes of isolation, friendship, and hope.
