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The Two Actors Who Almost Played Gladiator 2's Lucius Before Paul Mescal

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Insiders reveal the two A-listers who almost landed the coveted role of Lucius in the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel, before newcomer Paul Mescal snagged the part.
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  • Hollywood heavyweights Tom Holland and Miles Teller were in the running to play Lucius, son of the late Emperor Commodus, in Ridley Scott's Gladiator II.
  • Sources say the studios were eyeing both rising stars, but director Ridley Scott ultimately went with relative newcomer Paul Mescal, whose breakout performance in Normal People sealed the deal.
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Tom Holland, Miles Teller, Paul Mescal, Gladiator II, Gladiator II
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