'Gladiator II' Gay Kiss Was Among Several Improvised Takes Cut, Decision Wasn't Prejudice

Paul Mescal to Star in Beatles Film, According to Ridley Scott | THR News Video

It seems that Paul Mescal is headed down Abbey Road. During a conversation at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Mescal's 'Gladiator II' director Ridley Scott let slip that the actor may have some scheduling conflicts for their next film collaboration. In a conversation with Christopher Nolan, the filmmaker Scott asked if Mescal is set to star in his upcoming thriller feature 'The Dog Stars.' Scott confirmed this as true before correcting himself and explaining that Mescal's schedule may prevent the 'Gladiator II' pair from reuniting on the new film. According to Scott, the actor is set to star in Sony Pictures' Beatles movies for director Sam Mendes.

Alice Brooks, Ed Lachman, Greig Fraser, John Mathieson, Jomo Fray and Paul Guilhaume at the THR Cinematographers Roundtable | TH

Alice Brooks ('Wicked'), Ed Lachman ('Maria'), Greig Fraser ('Dune: Part Two'), John Mathieson ('Gladiator II'), Jomo Fray ('Nickel Boys') and Paul Guilhaume ('Emilia Pérez') join The Hollywood Reporter for our Cinematographers Roundtable.

Amy Pascal, Lucy Fisher, Mary Parent, Monique Walton, Samantha Quan and Tessa Ross at the THR Producers Roundtable | THR Video

Amy Pascal ('Challengers'), Lucy Fisher ('Gladiator II'), Mary Parent ('Dune: Part Two'), Monique Walton ('Sing Sing'), Samantha Quan ('Anora') and Tessa Ross ('Conclave') join The Hollywood Reporter for our Producers Roundtable.

Box Office: 'Wicked' Earns $19M in Previews, 'Gladiator II' Racks Up $6.5M on Thursday Alone | THR News Video

Barbenheimer 2.0 is in full swing! Call it whatever you want — Glicked, Wickiator or Barbenheimer 2.0. The domestic box office is springing back to life in historic fashion thanks to the combo of Universal's musical 'Wicked' and Paramount's 'Gladiator II.'

Peter Mensah on Working With Ridley Scott in 'Gladiator II': "He's a Phenomenon" | THR Video

Peter Mensah chats with THR at the 'Gladiator II' premiere and describes what drew him to take the role of Jugurtha. Plus, he talks about the experience of working with director Ridley Scott.

Denzel Washington on U.S. Politics: "You're Being Manipulated by Both" Political Sides | THR News Video

Denzel Washington is sharing his thoughts on the current political landscape in the United States. The two-time Oscar-winning actor, who stars in Ridley Scott's upcoming 'Gladiator II,' was recently asked about the 2024 presidential election, where Donald Trump defeat Kamala Harris earlier this month.

Denzel Washington Reveals He Will Have a Role in 'Black Panther 3' | THR News Video

Denzel Washington says that he will appear in the next 'Black Panther' film. Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed that a third film in the 'Black Panther' franchise is in the works, but Washington indicated in a recent interview that there is and that he will have a role.