'Stays booked and busy': Internet THRILLED as Pedro Pascal joins the cast of 'Gladiator' sequel
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: There’s no doubt that Pedro Pascal has been one of the most bankable stars in recent times and continues to receive roles that are tailor-made for him. Earlier this year, he stunned the world with an epic performance in HBO’s post-apocalyptic series ‘The Last of Us’ and now, he is set to enthrall everyone by taking a journey to Ancient Rome in the highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning movie ‘Gladiator’.
Yes, you heard it right. The ‘Game of Thrones’ star has found the project that he will be shooting while waiting for the production to start on the second season of the HBO series and is set to join the cast of Scott’s upcoming feature film.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 48-year-old actor is in final negotiations to make an appearance in the sequel. Pascal joins Paul Mascal, who plays the role of Lucius, as well as Denzel Washington, Barry Keoghan, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn. As of now, all the other details about Pascal’s role have been kept under wraps.
Fans went berserk after the announcement and noted that this is Pedro Pascal’s world and others are just living in it. One of the fans wrote, “This is his world, we're just living in it.” Another social media user tweeted, “No, this can't be allowed. This cast is genuinely disgustingly amazing.” Another fan wrote, “Pedro Pascal world domination.” Another social media user tweeted, “What a wonderful time to be on Pedro wagon.” Another social media user tweeted, “Pedro stays booked and busy.”
Pascal has been a force to be reckoned with since his appearance on ‘Game of Thrones’. The actor played the role of Oberyn Martell in the series and instantly became a fan favorite. Since then, he has been a part of several high-end productions such as ‘Narcos,’ ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘The Equalizer 2,’ ‘Wonder Woman 1984,’ ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, and most recently, ‘The Last of Us’.
Making a sequel to a film like ‘Gladiator’ is not an easy task because of the legacy that the original movie possesses. The upcoming movie is a follow-up to the 2001 film that primarily focused on Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe), a former General who has been sold into slavery and forced to fight as a gladiator under the rule of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).
The movie went on to become a gigantic success when it was released and earned more than $500 million globally. It received worldwide acclaim from critics as well as audiences and became one of the most well-received movies of all time. ‘Gladiator’ was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five of those, including Best Picture. Russell Crowe won Best Actor for his epic portrayal of Maximus which made him a superstar.
‘Gladiator’ sequel is scheduled to hit theatres on Wednesday, November 22, 2024.
