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

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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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