Paul Mescal ‘had to fight’ to get dramatic – and dangerous – horse riding scene in ‘Gladiator II,’ trainer reveals
Paul Mescal was chomping at the bit to do a particularly dangerous equine stunt in “Gladiator II,” one which put him and director Sir Ridley Scott at odds. Mescal, 28, stars in Scott’s sequel to the Best Picture-winning swords-and-sandals epic “Gladiator,” out Friday. He takes on the leading man mantle from the first film’s star, Russell Crowe.