Paul Mescal Praises ‘Wicked’ As “Extraordinary” Amid ‘Gladiator II’ Dueling Release

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Hollywood heartthrob Paul Mescal stirs up Gladiator II and Wicked buzz, proving he's a leading man both on and off the screen.

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Mescal calls the Wicked movie adaptation
praising the film's ambition and scope as it duels for box office dominance with the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel.

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Paul Mescal, Wicked, Gladiator II, Wicked