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Gladiator 2 Is A Musical Now, Thanks To Some Hasty SNL Reshoots

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SNL takes on Gladiator 2 as an unexpected musical, with Paul Mescal leading the charge in an all-singing, all-dancing return to the Colosseum.
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  • Gladiator 2 was initially planned as a serious action sequel, but the SNL team saw an opportunity to spice things up with a surprise musical twist.
  • Paul Mescal, fresh off his Emmy-winning turn in Normal People, is set to showcase his vocal chops as the lead, proving he's more than just a pretty face in a toga.
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