Here comes the Fab Four. The cast of the upcoming four biopics about the Beatles was announced by director Sam Mendes (“1917” and “Skyfall”) at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Harrison Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn will play … Read more
Theater review A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Two hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. At BAM, 651 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, through April 6. Audiences are boarding “A Streetcar Named Desire” — or, rather, a train called Q — in droves to experience “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal onstage in Brooklyn. And, as brutish Stanley … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Fresh off an “SNL” hosting stint, Paul Mescal is extending his New York stay. The Oscar nominee will make his U.S. stage … Read more
He’s ready to twist and shout. Paul Mescal is gearing up to step into the shoes of Paul McCartney for an upcoming biopic — according to Hollywood director Ridley Scott. During a conversation with director Christopher Nolan on Tuesday, Scott told the “Oppenheimer” filmmaker that his next project will be a thriller titled “The Dog … Read more
You can tell a lot about a script by the paper it’s printed on. The epic action movie “Gladiator” had so many revisions while filming that it was a challenge to keep everyone on the same page — literally. “Gladiator” and “Gladiator II” production designer Arthur Max has revealed to The Post that during the … Read more
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Paul Mescal was chomping at the bit to do a particularly dangerous equine stunt in “Gladiator II,” one which put him and director Sir Ridley Scott at odds. Mescal, 28, stars in Scott’s sequel to the Best Picture-winning swords-and-sandals epic “Gladiator,” out Friday. He takes on the leading man mantle from the first film’s star, … Read more
Paul Mescal is maybe a little too good at his job. The 28-year-old actor honed his body for “Gladiator II” so exquisitely that the filmmakers made him go shirtless for as many scenes as possible, according to his personal trainer Tim Blakeley. In an interview with The Post, Blakeley also revealed the secret weapon he … Read more
Paul Mescal is spilling some royal tea. The 28-year-old revealed he didn’t anticipate meeting King Charles III at the “Gladiator II” premiere in London last week. “Never met the king [before that night],” Mescal told Variety in a video posted on X Monday. “It’s definitely not something that I thought was in the bingo cards. I’m, like, Irish, so it’s … Read more
Paul Mescal has addressed the moment Saoirse Ronan unexpectedly shut him – and the rest of the all-male panel – down during a recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show.” The “Gladiator II” star appeared on Ireland’s “The Late Late Show” on Friday night, where he was asked whether he’d been surprised by his “Foe” co-star’s now-viral remark. “No, I don’t … Read more
Denzel Washington has shared that a “full on” gay “kiss of death” he filmed for “Gladiator II” did not make the final cut. Washington, 69, plays Macrinus, a wealthy power player in Rome who owns a troop of gladiators, in Ridley Scott’s sequel to his 2000 sword-and-sandal epic. The character reportedly mentions having had relationships … Read more
What we do in life echoes in eternity — something Paul Mescal is keeping in mind. The 28-year-old recently revealed his feelings about starring in the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 hit film “Gladiator.” “I do feel the pressure, and I do feel the desire for this to make money,” Mescal told Variety … Read more
movie review GLADIATOR II Running time: 148 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence). In theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott has probably been feeling a lot like a gladiator lately, fending off menacing movie critics from his high-profile duds. The director’s wretched “House of Gucci” was devoured by lions; the gauche “Napoleon” decapitated. And “The Last … Read more
Rat Boy Summer has turned into Fake Celeb Fall. Celebrity look-alike contests are popping up in NYC and around the world in the wake of the viral Timothée Chalamet-themed event held in Manhattan last month — which accidentally became an international sensation. Nearly 10,000 lanky, mop-topped boys and their devotees crowded Washington Square Park on Oct … Read more
Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator II” film has already drawn criticism — despite having yet to be released. Dr. Shadi Bartsch, a leading historian and classics professor at the University of Chicago, told The Hollywood Reporter that the film’s idea is “total Hollywood bulls–t.” Written by David Scarpa, the sequel to the Russell Crowe-led 2000 historical epic showcases … Read more
Saoirse Ronan is in disbelief that a comment she made on “The Graham Norton Show” is getting so much attention. The “Lady Bird” star, 30, recently appeared on the British comedy talk show and responded to a conversation about safety that silenced male actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne. Saoirse Ronan on “The … Read more
Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has silenced a lineup of male Hollywood stars and the host of The Graham Norton Show with one powerful sentence. Ronan appeared as a guest alongside Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne and Denzel Washington in the latest episode of the British comedy talk show where the discussion led to defending yourself from … Read more
Paul Mescal was ready to enter the arena on his own terms. The “Gladiator II” star revealed that while getting into peak physical condition for the upcoming film, there were two things he refused to give up. “I was working with a trainer who circled me like a shark and said, ‘There is a canvas to … Read more
They’re the modern-day Adonises. Dr. Julian De Silva, a facial cosmetic surgeon, used the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty to determine the 10 most handsome men in the world, according to scientific research. “These brand new computer mapping techniques allow us to solve some of the mysteries of what it is that makes someone physically … Read more
This controversial style is making the cut for the hottest hairstyle of the year. The mini mullet — a short, textured style described as having a “’70s/’80s rockstar vibe” — is shaping up to be one of the most popular haircuts among the hunks of Hollywood and their Gen Z admirers on social media. Paul Mescal — a … Read more