As Gladiator II’s Paul Mescal Recalls Being 'Incapacitated’ By Nerves On His First Day Working With Denzel Washington, The Oscar Winner Gave Him A Compliment

What we know about Gladiator II has director Ridley Scott’s legacy-quel poised to be one of the most hotly anticipated of the bunch, with actors Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington now joining that fan-favorite world.

Though it also helps that he had Ridley Scott’s blunt Gladiator II advice keeping him honest on set as well.

The work was definitely worth it though, as in this very same profile, Denzel Washington sent some serious praise over his way.