Paul Mescal Praises ‘Wicked’ As “Extraordinary” Amid ‘Gladiator II’ Dueling Release
deadline.comAs the world continues to fly high on Glicked, Paul Mescal is reaching across the aisle and giving a round of applause. The Oscar nominee praised Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande‘s performances in Wicked after the Jon M.
Chu-helmed movie musical adaptation premiered the same day as his Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II, and following last year’s Barbenheimer box office event. “I met Cynthia and Ariana at the Academy Gala very briefly, and I’ve seen the film,” he told Attitude. “I think they’re both extraordinary.
And I’m a musical theater guy, I’m a big advocate for that film.” Amid the Glicked craze, Mescal said, “Give it whatever title you want to give it. [Barbenheimer] was an amazing thing for cinema in general.
If we can get people in the door for both films, not only is it great for us, it’s great for Wicked, but it’s great for the cinema industry in general.
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