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Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Gladiator II” star and “Aftersun” Oscar nominee Paul Mescal recently spoke to The Sunday Times and railed against labeling films as “content.” He called the descriptor a “filthy word,” one that seemingly does not apply to movies such as Ridley Scott’s long-awaited “Gladiator” sequel due to its cinematic craftsmanship. It was also not made solely with the goal of boosting social media followers and engagement. “Over the last few years people have been talking about films as content.

Paul Mescal has said he hates films being called “content”, describing it as a “filthy word.”The actor made his comments in a new interview with The Times while promoting his new film, Gladiator II, which is released in cinemas later this month.Speaking about content and the difference between that and the craft of acting, the actor explained: “Over the last few years people have been talking about films as content. That’s a filthy word.

Pedro Pascal is dishing on training for his upcoming movie Gladiator II!

Saoirse Ronan has said she doesn’t feel safe going to watch films at cinemas in the US because of gun violence.The four-time Oscar nominee told Variety for their Awards Circuit Podcast that she finds it “horrifying” that she’s scared to go to the cinema because of gun violence. In the US, there have been several shootings at cinemas including at screenings of The Dark Knight Rises in 2012 and Trainwreck in 2015.Ronan explained: “There are people I’m close to who don’t feel safe and can’t go to New York anymore because they’re just randomly getting attacked in the street for TikTok content.“I don’t feel safe going to the cinema because I’m not sure if someone’s going to pull a gun out.

The Hollywood Reporter that the film’s idea is “total Hollywood bulls–t.”Written by David Scarpa, the sequel to the Russell Crowe-led 2000 historical epic showcases the world over two decades later.Paul Mescal plays the grown-up Lucius Verus II, the son of Crowe’s character, Maximus, whom Spencer Treat Clark portrayed in the original film. Lucius is the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus, who was originally played by Joaquin Phoenix.In the film’s trailer, one scene shows the Colosseum in Rome being flooded and filled with sharks.“I don’t think Romans knew what a shark was,” said Bartsch, who boasts degrees from Princeton, Harvard and UC Berkeley.Bartsch did note that the Romans really did fill the Colosseum with water for various naval battles.Another scene from the film shows rhinos charging into the Colosseum, which Bartsch notes is only partially accurate.Bartsch explained that Martial, a Roman poet, “wrote a poem in 80 AD about a rhinoceros tossing a bull up to the sky” — however it would have been a single-horned rhino and not a two-horned one shown in the film.The historian noted that Scott got the news element wrong in the film, explaining that Romans did not read newspapers while sipping tea in a cafe, because newspapers were invented some 1,200 years later.“They did have daily news — Acta Diuma — but it was carved and placed at certain locations,” she told the outlet.

Gladiator II as “total Hollywood bullshit”.A feature by The Hollywood Reporter published today (October 30) makes a bid to separate the historical accuracies of the upcoming epic from its wilder sequences – like the use of sharks in a flooded Colosseum, which had already garnered praise (and disbelief) from viewers upon its reveal in the film’s trailer.Dr. Shadi Bartsch, a classics professor at the University of Chicago – and author of several books about ancient Rome – called it “total Hollywood bullshit.”“I don’t think Romans knew what a shark was,” she said, although adding that naval battles were held in the arena.On the use of rhinos in the Colosseum, Bartsch notes that a poem was once written in 80 A.D.

Saoirse Ronan has opened up about her private chats with "dear friend" Paul Mescal regarding women's safety, following her powerful comments on The Graham Norton Show that sent social media into a frenzy.The acclaimed actress received praise after discussing gender-based violence while sharing the couch with an all-male lineup including Paul, Denzel Washington, and Eddie Redmayne. And chatting with Ryan Tubridy on Virgin Radio UK following the moment, Saoirse revealed her close bond with Paul, saying: "Paul being one of my very dear friends, I've had conversations like that with him before and he completely gets that and completely understands that." She reflected on the impact of her words, noting: "But I think the fact that there was a moment like that that happened on a show like Graham Norton, which is something that the entire nation channels and to watch and even overseas, it's something that people tune into, it seems to have had an accessibility which seems to have really gained traction, which I think is amazing." Saoirse highlighted the importance of the discussion, adding: "It's opening a conversation and again, hopefully it's allowing more and more women to just be like, well, yeah, actually, let's talk about our experience." The conversation she referred to involved Eddie discussing his training for 'The Day of the Jackal', where he learned to use a phone in self-defence.

The Graham Norton Show that went viral.In an interview with Virgin Radio UK, Ronan – in conversation with host Ryan Tubridy to promote her new film Blitz – reflected on her Graham Norton appearance.On the variety show, Ronan was joined by Gladiator II stars Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal, along with Eddie Redmayne, who appeared to promote the upcoming miniseries The Day Of The Jackal.Redmayne stars in it as The Jackal, a shadowy assassin-for-hire who’s also being chased by British intelligence. The actor discusses the intensive training required for the role – he notes that he learned about using a phone as a self-defense weapon in case of danger.Mescal picks up on it – but jokes about the silliness of using a phone in such a situation, to which Norton joins in.

appeared on the British comedy talk show and responded to a conversation about safety that silenced male actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne.After the men joked about how using a phone to fend off an attack is useless, Ronan spoke up and said, “That’s what girls have to think about all the time.”As the men went quiet, Ronan added, “Am I right, ladies?” The audience then cheered for the actress. Ronan’s comment went viral on social media and she was praised for speaking up about the topic of violence against women.

Paul Mescal has revealed he initially “bailed” at meeting Denzel Washington for the first time because he was so nervous.The two actors are appearing together in upcoming sequel Gladiator II, which follows on from the 2000 hit and sees Mescal play Lucius, the son of Maximus, while Washington portrays Macrinus.Appearing on The Graham Norton Show last week, Mescal opened up about introducing himself to Washington on set for the first time.“The first day that I was actually working with Denzel, he was up in the box, and I was rolling around fighting some monkeys or something,” he recalled. “At the end of the day, I was like, ‘I must go up and introduce myself to Denzel.’“I was stood at the bottom of the steps, and I stood there for a couple of minutes, and I said, ‘Not today’.

's mic-drop moment on The Graham Norton Show feels like “W” for women everywhere, which is probably why the clip has with more than 55 million views.Here's what happened: Ronan appeared on the British talk show alongside Paul Mescal, Eddie Redmayne, and Denzel Washington on Friday, October 25, making her the sole woman on the stage. While Redmayne was discussing his latest project, The Day of the Jackal, in which he plays an assassin, he explains to the panel that he had been working with a self-defense specialist who taught him to use a smart phone as a weapon.In a clip cut by a user called Scarlett, Mescal pokes fun at the suggestion.

A candid moment from The Graham Norton Show has been making waves online after Saoirse Ronan's sobering comment left the male guests speechless. Host Graham recently welcomed stars such as Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Saoirse and Eddie Redmayne to his renowned couch for the latest episode of the chat show.

Saoirse Ronan is providing sobering food for thought.

Paul Mescal has revealed that he won his role in Gladiator II after one 30-minute Zoom call with director Ridley Scott. 

“Gladiator II” star revealed that while getting into peak physical condition for the upcoming film, there were two things he refused to give up.“I was working with a trainer who circled me like a shark and said, ‘There is a canvas to work with,'” Mescal, 28, shared during an appearance on the UK’s “Graham Norton Show,” on Friday, per US Weekly. “He went to town, and I saw him every day.

Paul Mescal has revealed that he landed his role for Gladiator II after a 30-minute Zoom call with director Ridley Scott.The actor made the comments on the latest episode of The Graham Norton Show, which will air on BBC One tonight (October 25).In the upcoming sequel, Mescal plays the grandson of Richard Harris’s Emperor Marcus Aurelius from the original film, who was killed by his son Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix.On how he landed the role, Mescal told Norton: “Ridley does not waste time – I thought there would be camera tests and auditions, but we Zoomed for half an hour, spoke for 10 mins about the part and then 20 minutes about Gaelic football, his dog and his wife.“I thought there would be more, but he called a few weeks later to offer me the part. I think he just goes by instinct on set and off and I’m very glad that’s the way it went.”The 28-year-old stars alongside Denzel Washington, who also appeared on Norton’s show.

four individual Beatles movies until “some time in the middle of 2028”.READ MORE: The Beatles’ iconic ‘Abbey Road’ recording console going up for sale on ReverbSpeaking on a recent episode of Variety’s Stagecraft podcast, Mendes briefly mentioned how the Fab Four films were his next big movie-making endeavour, saying: “I’ve got this huge Beatles project that I’m working on for the next several years. So this is the last time you’ll see me until some time in the middle of 2028.”Mendes, whose previous work includes 1917 and James Bond movies Spectre and Skyfall, will direct all four movies.

Paul Mescal is back to work after a quick trip to Miami to spend time with girlfriend Gracie Abrams.

Paul Mescal was seen at Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour show in Miami, Florida last night (October 20).The actor was in attendance to watch his reported girlfriend, Gracie Abrams, during her opening set at the concert at Hard Rock Stadium. He was seen watching from one of the private VIP sections.A number of social media accounts posted footage of Mescal at the concert, while others made reference to his ex-fiancée Phoebe Bridgers, who supported Swift on the tour for a few dates last year, with one saying, “Paul Mescal finally making it to the VIP tent two ‘Eras’ tour opener girlfriends later.”Another joked, “Guys how funny is it that when ‘Eras’ was first announced people were like omg Paul Mescal First Lady of the ‘Eras’ tour and now ‘Eras’ is ending and he IS First Lady of the ‘Eras’ tour but with a different girlfriend.”Paul Mescal spotted at the Eras Tour.

Denzel Washington has been discussing his character in Gladiator II – a former gladiator turned rich arms dealer.Washington was in attendance at an exclusive early screening of the Ridley Scott sequel on Friday night (October 18) alongside co-stars including Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger, and spoke about his character Macrinus in the Q&A.“He’s misunderstood. He’s a nice fellow,” he began, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsThe fourth annual Academy Museum Gala, which honored Quentin Tarantino, Paul Mescal and Rita Moreno, raised $11 million on Saturday night.The evening’s program included John Travolta presenting the Luminary Award to Tarantino, who went onto to announce that he was donating his first handwritten draft of the script for “Pulp Fiction”to the museum. The evening closed with Ariana Grande introducing her “Wicked” co-star Cynthia Erivo, who performed a four-song set that included “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from “The Wizard of Oz.”Earlier in the evening, on the red carpet, Grande told Variety that she is “absolutely” interested in recording original music with Erivo.