Gladiator II
WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Gladiator II.
Gladiator IIis now playing in theaters.
However,the one-note quality of his detestable character may have been improved with a more experienced actor.
Nielson’s portrayal of Lucilla is as strong as it was in the original movie but also somewhat disappointing.
As a result,Mescal has received some internet backlash for being miscast as Lucius inGladiator II.
However, it sounds like more of a character critique than a fault of the actor.
He is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the film.
Even among a strong ensemble, Washington delivers the greatest performance inGladiator II.
