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‘SNL’: Paul Mescal Sings in ‘Gladiator II,’ the Musical

Rolling Stone
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SNL's latest episode features a surprise musical twist as Gladiator II star Paul Mescal takes the stage to sing about his misunderstood gladiator character.
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  • In a hilarious sketch, Mescal portrayed his Gladiator II character as a brooding, emo-style singer who croons about the hardships of being a gladiator in ancient Rome.
  • Mescal's unexpected musical chops had viewers buzzing, with many praising his comedic timing and powerful vocals - could this lead to a Gladiator II musical adaptation in the future?
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Paul Mescal, Gladiator II
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