Pedro Pascal to strap on the sword and sandals for Gladiator 2

“The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” actor joining Ridley Scott sequel

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“The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” actor Pedro Pascal is in final negotiations to star in Gladiator 2 for Ridley Scott and Paramount Pictures.

The actor would join Paul Mescal Connie Nielsen, Djimon Hounsou, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington in the David Scarpa-written follow-up.

The film, set decades after the Russell Crowe-starring original, fixes on the son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, played by Mescal.

Gladiator is expected to release November 22nd 2024.

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