Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal became close while starring in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II and have been both incredibly hot and adorable while on the press tour for the film and attending premieres.

Gladiator II storms into theaters today, 24 years after the original. The Ridley Scott sequel has received a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, in part due to the tremendous performances from Paul Mescal (Lucius), Pedro Pascal (Marcus Acacius) and Denzel Washington (Macrinus).