Spencer Treat Clark performed Lucius in the unique Gladiator, however how does he really feel about being replaced by Paul Mescal in Gladiator II?

The upcoming Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the character we first met as a toddler performed by Spencer Treat Clark in the unique film. Although Clark is the fitting age to reprise the function (he’s truly almost a decade older than Mescal), he wasn’t requested again for the sequel, however it doesn’t sound like he’s too upset about it.

“The movie looks so good, and Paul’s going to do such a great job,” Clark informed People. “I’ve actually heard great things about the movie.” The actor additionally famous that he made the primary Gladiator film 25 years in the past, so he understands why audiences won’t recall that he performed the unique Lucius. “I feel like it was 25 years ago, but for some people, seeing me as an adult and being like, ‘Oh my God, you’re right. You were Lucius in Gladiator,’ is so wild,” he stated. “But I’m actually excited to see the film and to see what Paul brings to it. And yeah, it comes out quickly. So I’m excited for it.“

Paul Mescal was nervous about taking on such a giant challenge, however he shortly realized that he wanted to maintain his nerves underneath management. “I think the very first day, and just coming out and there being a couple of hundred to a thousand SAs [supporting artists/extras], with fires burning, and the walls of Morocco, I was like, ‘Ooh – this is f***ing big,’” Mescal lately informed Total Film. “But… the first thing [Ridley] said before filming was, ‘Your nerves are no f***ing good to me.’ Which is Ridley in a nutshell, but it’s the perfect thing to say, because it’s so liberating. He’s totally right.” Should the movie do properly, Mescal might return for Gladiator III, which Scott is already working on.

“From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome,” reads the official Gladiator II synopsis. “Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.” The movie is ready to hit theaters on November twenty second.

Spencer Treat Clark can at present be seen in ‘Salem’s Lot, which is now streaming on Max. You can take a look at a evaluation from our personal Tyler Nicols proper right here.

Would you might have favored to have seen Spencer Treat Clark reprise the function of Lucius for Gladiator II?