Watch: Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal star in ‘Gladiator II’
Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator’ sequel will be out in cinemas on November 15. The cast includes Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.

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