July 9th 2024.
Paul Mescal, the charming actor who captured the hearts of fans with his endearing performance as Connell in Normal People in 2020, has undergone a stunning body transformation for his new role. The 28-year-old has been working hard to achieve a muscular physique for his role in Gladiator II, the highly-anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's 2000 hit film.
Fans were shocked when they saw the full buff physique of Paul in the trailer for Gladiator II. The actor looks worlds away from his previous characters as he takes on the role of a warrior in the film set during the Roman Empire. And while the film has not been released yet, the trailer and promo images have already delighted fans and caused quite a stir.
During a recent interview with Capital FM, Paul's co-star Jordan North couldn't help but comment on his impressive guns. Paul humbly laughed it off and explained that his physical transformation was a result of an intense schedule and having access to the best trainers and amenities. He also shared that he enjoyed the challenge of training hard for the role, even though it could be tiring at times.
In Normal People, Paul starred opposite Daisy Edgar Jones and the series was filmed in 2019. However, for his new role in Gladiator II, Paul felt it was necessary to transform his body in order to convince the audience that he was capable of surviving intense violence.
"It's important to address the fact, you've got to be careful within the context of this," Paul explained in an interview with ET. "I had the best trainer in the world, I had the studio and production supporting me in this all and you want to provide a character and a template that allows people's imaginations to be activated."
He also added that he didn't want his body to look too aesthetic and that the focus was on being big and strong, not on looking like an "underwear model." The actor wanted to feel strong and look like someone who could cause a bit of damage when needed. He also shared that the added bulk had an impact on him psychologically and helped him carry himself differently, which was useful for the film.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Paul further elaborated on his physical transformation, saying that he didn't want to look like an "underwear model" but rather like a warrior. He also mentioned that he didn't want to change the wheel with his training, but just wanted to focus on lifting heavy things and building strength.
Gladiator II is set to be released in November 2024 and fans are eagerly waiting to see Paul in action as a fierce warrior. The actor has truly proven his versatility by taking on such a different role and his dedication to his craft is commendable. We can't wait to see what other amazing performances Paul has in store for us in the future.
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