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Gladiator 2 Becomes a Musical in SNL Parody Trailer
ComicBook.comStory by Michael HeinImage from ComicBook.com
scrn loglineSNL parodies Gladiator II as a surprise musical, showcasing star Paul Mescal's impressive song and dance skills.beat sheet- 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.
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Gladiator 2 Becomes a Musical in SNL Parody Trailer
ComicBook.comStory by Michael Hein
scrn logline
SNL parodies Gladiator II as a surprise musical, showcasing star Paul Mescal's impressive song and dance skills.
beat sheet
- 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.
call sheet
Paul Mescal, Saturday Night Live, Wicked, Moana 2, Gladiator II, The Phantom of the Opera