Gladiator II director Ridley Scott took a candid approach to helping Paul Mescal deal with his nerves. Mescal leads Gladiator IIwas cast in the role of Lucius Verus, son of the late Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe). Before working on the sequel, Mescal was already an acclaimed actor who received an Oscar nomination for his performance in the 2022 film. After-sun. However, Gladiator II it was Mescal’s first time working on a major blockbuster studio film.
When speaking with Vanity Fair, Mescal recounted how Scott slapped him on the back and told him he “Your nerves are no good to me.” This happened before Mescal filmed one of the sequence’s intense and intricate action scenes. Mescal explained how Scott’s approach helped calm his nerves and allowed him to focus better and take pride in his performance. Gladiator II. Check out Mescal’s comments below:
I think most of the demons in my head existed four weeks after I arrived in Morocco, before we started filming. That was when it was at its peak. And something calmed for me when Ridley slapped me on the back and said, “Your nervousness is not good for me.” And then he throws me into that scene and then puts me on the fence. In fact, his nerves are not good for him, but they are not good for me either. You want to be proud of your work, and especially at the pace and speed at which Ridley works, there is no dead space. You’re not shooting any filler moments in the film at any point; it will probably all be used.
What this means for Gladiator II
Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal have developed a true partnership
Scott is known for being outspoken, including his criticisms that Blade Runner 2049 was very long and said bluntly that there was no reason for him to consult Crowe when working on Gladiator II. When it came to Mescal’s nervousness, Scott’s openness really helped the actor. This helped Mescal reach its full potential as he adapted to playing the main character in a large-scale film Gladiator IIas well as adapting to Scott’s fast-paced directing style.
Since Scott isn’t the type to give empty compliments, the positive remarks he made about Mescal’s performance speak for themselves about the actor’s ability to lead Gladiator IIIt’s cast. By ensuring they started on the same page, Scott and Mescal were able to work well together, which resulted in a better film after the long-awaited sequel spent years in development. What Scott and Mescal achieved also helped solidify a strong partnership as they will reunite for the next film. The dog stars.
His partnership with Ridley Scott Elevated Gladiator II
Gladiator IIreviews indicate that the sequel is a worthy addition to the original film. The trust and dynamic forged between Scott and Mescal behind the scenes helped make this reality possible. Mescal chose to grow up with Scott’s openness and this helped him to truly become Lucius as the story of Maximus’ son and his impact on Ancient Rome is told. Scott and Mescal’s partnership is essential to Gladiator IIsuccess and is ready to continue in their future projects together.
Source: Vanity Fair