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

‘Ahsoka’ Has Found Its Replacement for the Late Ray Stevenson’s Character Baylan Skoll | THR News Video

We now know who will be replacing the late Ray Stevenson in season two of 'Ahsoka.' The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Scottish actor Rory McCann will fill the role formerly played by Stevenson for a second season of the Star Wars series. McCann, who was recently on the big screen in 'Gladiator II,' is best known for playing The Hound on HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, Denis Villeneuve, Edward Berger, RaMell Ross and Ridley Scott at the THR Director Roundtable | TH

Brady Corbet ('The Brutalist'), Coralie Fargeat ('The Substance'), Denis Villeneuve ('Dune: Part Two'), Edward Berger ('Conclave'), RaMell Ross ('Nickel Boys') and Ridley Scott ('Gladiator II') join The Hollywood Reporter for our Director Roundtable.

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.

Denzel Washington, Ralph Lauren and more receive the highest US civilian honour from Joe Biden

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.