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Was Paul Mescal being ‘not masculine enough’ the reason Gladiator II flopped?
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PUBLISHEDSep 2, 2026, 2:36 PM
What the source reports
Mescal’s nuanced performance in Ridley Scott’s belated sequel has been blamed by some for the film’s box office underperformance. May I suggest Jason Statham for Gladiator III?
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