Paul Mescal takes the lead in Ridley Scott's long-awaited Gladiator 2 as Lucius, a vicious warrior sold into slavery. While his character may be a no-nonsense badass, Mescal revealed that his first day on set was overwhelmed by nerves, until Ridley Scott stepped in. The first trailer for Gladiator 2 has finally given fans their first proper look at Lucius in the Colosseum, and showcased Mescal's action talents.