Russell Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his towering performance in “Gladiator.” You might expect that Paul Mescal, star of “Gladiator II,” would reach out to him for advice on how to get into that 2nd century mindset.

For Paul Mescal, every moment of filming Gladiator II was challenging in its own unique way. From the movie’s $250 million budget to acting with Hollywood icons, the 28-year-old faced novel circumstances that stretched his abilities.

The Normal People actor shared that he spoke with the director for just 30 minutes before being offered the part.

Paul Mescal and director Ridley Scott are reportedly planning their first promotional tour to India for their upcoming film, Gladiator II. The visit aims to captivate one of the world's largest movie markets with interactive events and exclusive previews,