Pedro Pascal, the male lead of 'The Last of Us', joins 'Gladiator 2'

In the project Gladiator 2 , actor Pedro Pascal will join actors such as Paul Mescal - playing Lucius, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Director Ridley Scott continues to return to direct the sequel, after steering the resounding success of the first part.

Deadline 's source confirmed that actor Pedro Pascal is in the final stages of negotiations to accept the role, however his specific role has not been "revealed" to fans yet.

Actor Pedro Pascal in character in the HBO series The Last of Us

Gladiator 2 is Ridley Scott's ambitious project. The previous part, released in 2000, grossed over $460 million worldwide, received 12 Oscar nominations, and won 5 awards, including Best Picture. This was also the work that helped actor Russell Crowe, the film's male lead at that time, win the Oscar for Best Actor and helped his name gain attention in Hollywood. Russell Crowe's role as the avenging fighter Maximus is one of the most memorable roles in film history. Riding on the momentum, Ridley Scott continued to extend the story of the hero of the past.

Currently, the Gladiator 2 project is "rolling". In addition to directing, Ridley Scott is also in the producer's chair. The film's script is taken on by David Scarpa. Many of the old staff from the first film continue to return to accompany Ridley Scott. Paramount set the expected release date for Gladiator 2 as November 22, 2024.

Pedro Pascal's role in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 is currently unknown.

Pedro Pascal is a name that has been sought after by film studios in recent years. He has acted in famous television series, starred in the hit TV series Game of Thrones on HBO, starred in all 3 seasons of The Mandalorian (season 3 just ended) on Disney+ and once again appeared in the project The Last of Us , which just ended season 1 and is preparing to start filming season 2.

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