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Ridley Scott Casts Paul Mescal in Next Movie The Dog Stars, Will Come Before Bee Gees Biopic
ComingSoon.netStory by Brandon Schreur
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Acclaimed director Ridley Scott taps rising star Paul Mescal for his next post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars', which will precede his long-awaited Bee Gees biopic.
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- Mescal and Scott are reteaming after the actor's breakout role in the upcoming 'Gladiator II', with 'The Dog Stars' based on the acclaimed 2012 novel by Peter Heller.
- Production on 'The Dog Stars' is slated for next spring, while the Bee Gees biopic is now expected to follow in fall 2025, giving Mescal a chance to showcase his versatility on Broadway in the meantime.
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Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Mark L. Smith, Cliff Roberts, 20th Century Studios, Paramount, Gladiator II, The Dog Stars, Untitled Bee Gees Biopic, A Streetcar Named Desire