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'Gladiator II' Nearly Cast Timothée Chalamet as Lucius Before Paul Mescal

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' casting surprises with Timothée Chalamet and Paul Mescal vying for the role of Lucius
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  • Timothée Chalamet was almost cast as Lucius before Paul Mescal landed the part, thrilling 'Dune' fans
  • Ridley Scott had two other leading actors in mind for the coveted sequel role, shaking up expectations for the film
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Timothée Chalamet, Paul Mescal, Dune, 'Gladiator II'
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