Paul Mescal on Meeting King Charles, ‘Glicked’ Double Features and Drunk Karaoke With the ‘Gladiator II’ Cast

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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Paul Mescal is hoping “Glicked” is the new “Barbenheimer” by urging moviegoers to take in a double feature of “Gladiator II” and “Wicked.” “I think they complement each other really well because they’re so different,” the Oscar-nominated actor told me at the “Gladiator II” premiere on Monday night in Los Angeles. “And if you love cinema, get out there and support it.

Don’t wait for it to come on to a streamer, because we’re at a critical junction. We have been for a little while with theatrical films.

If cinema is a thing for you, get out and see both films.” Fred Hechinger, who plays Emperor Caracalla in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel, said he’s planning on a “Glicked” day at the theater. “I love ‘Wicked,’” he said. “I’ll sing ‘Defying Gravity.’” Speaking of singing, Mescal and Hechinger also detailed going to a karaoke bar while promoting “Gladiator II” in Japan. “I’ve walked myself into a corner with this because when I was doing press for ‘Aftersun,’ I was like, ‘I hate karaoke.

I hate karaoke,’” Mescal said. “But I got roped into doing it, and I enjoyed it.” What song did he belt out? “I did ‘The Climb,’” he responded.