Paul Mescal Expresses Concern Over Potential Impact of 'Gladiator 2' Fame

The actor criticizes the role of social media in casting and the reduction of acting to 'numbers of Instagram followers'.

Paul Mescal, star of the upcoming 'Gladiator 2', has expressed concern about the potential impact of increased fame on his personal life, stating he could become 'profoundly depressed' if the film makes him too famous.
Mescal, who has previously starred in 'Normal People', 'Aftersun', and 'All of Us Strangers', will play the lead role of Lucius in the sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 epic 'Gladiator'.
The actor has criticized the role of social media in casting decisions and the reduction of acting to 'numbers of Instagram followers'.
Mescal also expressed his disdain for films and TV shows being referred to as 'content', arguing that it undermines the artistic integrity and hard work involved in filmmaking.
'Gladiator 2', also starring Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, is set to hit theaters on November 22, 2024.