Pedro Pascal joins the cast of ‘Gladiator 2,’ which just keeps getting hotter and hotter
Gladiator 2 deserves a raise, because this historical epic’s ensemble just keeps getting hotter and hotter.The latest addition to the blockbuster sequel comes straight from the internet’s collective dream board: Pedro Pascal, our current reigning Daddy©.As reported by Deadline, Pascal will play an undisclosed role in the follow-up to the ’00 Best Picture-winning film.
Ridley Scott returns to directwith a script from David Scarpa, who last worked with the director on 2017’s All The Money in The World.A post shared by Esquire (@esquire)Pascal is having one hell of year thanks to the success of The Last Of Us and season three of The Mandalorian, as well as his upcoming gay western short Strange Way Of Life, so this casting news only further cements his status as one of today’s most bankable (and lovable) stars.The only thing is: We’re already worried about his mystery character’s fate.
The last time we saw Pascal step into an arena and duke it out with someone was when he played Oberyn Martell in Game Of Thrones and, um… that didn’t go over so well.A photo of Pascal from 2008 is setting the world on fire.But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves.
The good news is, he’ll likely be sharing the screen with a whole host of hunks, which has quickly put the film at the top of our Most Anticipated list for 2024.
