I recently spoke with the film's star and director in anticipation of Gladiator II's release, and to catch all of you up, Paul Mescal retold the humorous story of director Ridley Scott’s reaction to the improvised forehead kiss:

Pedro Pascal expresses his excitement about working in 'Gladiator II' with Ridley Scott, a director he admires. He discusses his character's depth and motivations, highlighting the complexity of relationships in the film.

For actor Pedro Pascal it is like a dream come true to work with the director Ridley Scott in ‘Gladiator II’. “For most of my life, I have only experienced his work as a spectator eyes wide open and completely dazzled,