Some actors are known to be certified markers for the success of a show. They know how to make any job fun. Their presence simply lights up the mood and you feel like the movie, show, or interview just keeps going on. Pedro Pascal is an example of such an actor, who has become a fan favorite in every franchise he is in, from Game of Thrones to Star Wars to The Last of Us. And it seems like another door has just opened up for him.

 

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Pedro Pascal is in final negotiations to join Gladiator 2

According to a source at Deadline, The Last of Us and Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal has been roped in for an unknown role in the untitled Gladiator sequel for Paramount. The first film was a co-production between Universal and DreamWorks. However, DreamWorks will not be involved in the sequel, though Universal has the right to partner again when the project is complete.

Who is in the cast of Gladiator 2?

The Game of Thrones star joins a cast ensemble of highly decorated talent that includes Paul Mescal, who will star as Lucius, as well as Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. The film will be directed by Ridley Scott, who also directed the original movie.

What is Gladiator 2 about?

The upcoming sequel follows the 2000 hit, Gladiator, which sees Russell Crowe take on the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator and dies fighting against the cruel Roman Emperor played by Joaquin Phoenix. The plot of the second film is still under wraps.

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