Spencer Treat Clark Reacts to Gladiator II Recasting

Spencer Treat Clark, who portrayed Lucius Verus in the original 2000 film Gladiator, has expressed excitement about Paul Mescal taking over his role in the upcoming sequel, Gladiator II. Clark praised the film's trailer and Mescal's talent, stating, "The movie looks so good, and Paul's going to do such a great job." He reflected on the time that has passed since he first played Lucius, noting that many people may forget he was once a child actor in the iconic film. Ridley Scott, the director, opted for a younger actor to better fit the character's age and was impressed by Mescal's performance in Normal People. Gladiator II is set to release on November 22, and Scott has even hinted at ideas for a potential third installment. Clark remains supportive and eager to see what the sequel brings.