Pedro Pascal shares a massive newGladiator IIbehind-the-scenes photo drop, providing a look at the sequel’s huge practical sets and fight rehearsal. Directed by Ridley Scott and serving as a follow-up to his 2000 epic, the upcoming film features Paul Mescal in the starring role as Lucius, following the character as he becomes a fighter in the Colosseum. Pascals plays a newGladiator 2characternamed Marcus Acacius, a Roman general who serves as an antagonist in the story.
Ahead ofGladiator 2’s wide theatrical release,Pascaltakes to Instagram to share a new batch of behind-the-scenes photos from his time on the movie’s Moroccan set.One of the photos shows off a massive war ship set in the desert, while another shows Pascal within the castle-like wallsof what is made to look like an Ancient Roman fortress.
One of the videos included in the carousel features Pascal and Mescal wearing street clothes and practicing a sword battle. Various other images show Pascal and his costars, including May Calamawy, relaxing and enjoying the Moroccan landscape together in their off-time. Check out Pascal’s post below:
What Pascal’s BTS Post Means For Gladiator 2
Ridley Scott Went All-In On Practical Sets
A common complaint levied at many movies today is the lack of practical sets and effects. Often, green screen will be used in place of traveling to a real location because it’s easier and cheaper, but the end result never looks as convincing.Gladiator 2having been shot on real locations with massive sets means thatScott’s sequel will hopefully avoid any complaints that it looks cheap, underwhelming, or inauthentic.
Pedro Pascal’s Gladiator 2 Character Is The Dark Copy Of Russell Crowe’s Maximus
Gladiator 2 is finally here, and Pedro Pascal’s character is mightily similar to Russell Crowe’s iconic Maximus, but with a far darker twist.
Though Pascal’s post provides a limited look at the practical sets used for the sequel,Gladiator 2set photosreleased several months ago show thatScott essentially built an entire Roman city in Malta, including his own take on the Colosseum.Gladiator 2reviewsreleased thus far are generally positive, and the heavy emphasis on practicality could be part of why. It is important to note, however, that VFX and CGI will still play a large role in the film, particularly in certain wide shots and sequences involving animals like the rhino and baboons seen in the trailer.
Our Take On Pascal’s Role In Gladiator 2
Pascal Is Set To Ascend To Greater Heights As A Movie Star
Pascal has become one of the most recognizable and in-demand actors working in Hollywood today after playing starring roles inThe Last of UsandThe Mandalorian. He typically plays more heroic characters – and is set to play his biggest hero yet inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps– butit will be interesting to see him taking on an antagonistic figure. The behind-the-scenes photos, however, suggest that many of the cast members got along swimmingly off-camera.
A key dynamic in the originalGladiatorwas the rivalry between Maximus (Russell Crowe) and Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). It will obviously be a major challenge for Mescal and Pascal to capture this same magic, but early signs are promising thatGladiator 2will deliver.
Gladiator II
Cast
Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
