"Paramount's 'Gladiator 2' Trailer Wows CinemaCon with Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal"

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At CinemaCon, theater owners were treated to the first footage of Ridley Scott's upcoming film, Gladiator 2, with star Paul Mescal calling it a standout moment in his life. The footage revealed Mescal as a gladiator engaging in battles with murderous monkeys and a soldier on a rhinoceros, as well as an epic ship battle in a water-filled Colosseum. The sequel, set for release on Nov. 22, delves into anti-war politics and features Pedro Pascal as a military figure and Denzel Washington guiding Mescal to inspire revolution. With high anticipation and a large budget, Gladiator 2 marks a risky but eagerly awaited venture for Paramount and Scott.
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