Paul Mescal on feeling the 'pressure' for 'Gladiator II' to be successful - and his 'holy f-k' moment with Denzel Washington

I do feel the pressure, and I do feel the desire for this to make money. The box office needs a shot in the arm, and if films like 'Gladiator II' aren't doing it, it would be concerning. So I do feel a responsibility.

It was really just Ridley and 'Gladiator,' and I felt like I was ripe for this kind of big film. I know what it is to throw myself around. I look Roman.

Holy f-k, I'm in a scene with Denzel! It could have been overwhelming, but I kind of set out in my head that I'm totally entitled to admire this man and see him as an idol, but I've got to protect myself from that.

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