Gladiator 2 Becomes a Musical in SNL Parody Trailer

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• Mescal proves to be a 'true triple threat' in the sketch, blending fight choreography with Broadway-style song and dance numbers, including an obligatory rap verse.
• This crossover was a smart move, capitalizing on Mescal's rising star power to draw in fans who may not have been interested in Gladiator II otherwise - the actor's musical theatre background dates back to his first stage role as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera at age 16.