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Ridley Scott reportedly blames Paul Mescal for Gladiator 2 box office, calls actor not 'masculine enough'
The director attributed the film's underperformance to the lead actor's casting in comments that surfaced online.
What to know
- Ridley Scott reportedly attributed Gladiator 2's box office underperformance to lead actor Paul Mescal.
- Scott's reported criticism centered on Mescal not being "masculine enough" for the role.
- The original source and full context of Scott's remarks are not detailed in available coverage.
“Director Ridley Scott reportedly blamed Paul Mescal for Gladiator 2's underperformance, claiming the lead actor wasn't "masculine enough" for the role.”
IGN (paraphrasing Ridley Scott) · IGN
Ridley Scott Director of Gladiator 2
Paul Mescal Lead actor in Gladiator 2
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