Paul Mescal's massive change for Gladiator sequel
Paul Mescal has reaped the rewards of his intensive training after a video of him working out went viral on social media overnight.
The 27-year-old Irish actor has been working out in preparation for his role as adult Lucius, the nephew of Roman Emperor Commodus, in the sequel of Gladiator.
Mescal impressed fans with his standing dumbbell rows and new look in the clip, as he worked out in just a pair of black shorts and trainers, rocking a beard and moustache, fully embracing his role as Lucius.
“This guy’s got to fight and got to be a beast. And whatever that looks and feels like is right for me, is what it’s going to be,” the actor told The Hollywood Reporter.
In the same interview for the outlet, he told them that he doesn’t want the focus to be on his physical transformation, and wants to still look “real”.
“Sometimes I see films and I’m like, ‘That person doesn’t look real,” he said regarding his transformation.
“With films like this and superhero films, there is sometimes a focus on that, which I don’t find that interesting.
“Of course there’s a physical robustness required for the character, but past that, I’m not interested,” he added.
Thousands of fans took to the comment section on TikTok to praise the actor’s transformation.
“Thank you letterboxd good god almighty,” one fan thanked the outlet for posting the video.
“Hard work pays off. Looking good man,” praised another.
“OMG MY MAN I CANNOT WAIT” gushed another fan.
“Paul I’m on my way,” commented a fourth.
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