Ridley Scott Sets The Record Straight On Paul Mescal ’Firing’ Rumours

Ridley Scott Sets The Record Straight On Paul Mescal ’Firing’ Rumours

It was claimed last week that the director sacked Paul from his film The Dog Stars due to concerns he wasn’t “masculine” enough in Gladiator II.View Entire Post ›

Ridley Scott Sets The Record Straight On Paul Mescal 'Firing' Rumours

Ridley ScottAward-winning filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott has dismissed the suggestion he fired Paul Mescal from his latest film due to concerns that he wasn’t “masculine” enough in their previous collaboration.Last week, the Puck newsletter What I’m Hearing alleged that Sir Ridley was unhappy with Paul’s performance in the movie Gladiator II, and had blamed the Oscar nominee for the film’s lukewarm box office takings.The newsletter claimed that the …

Ridley Scott Reportedly Blamed Paul Mescal for Gladiator II’s Box Office, Saying He Wasn’t “Masculine” Enough to Carry the Role

Ridley Scott reportedly held Paul Mescal responsible for Gladiator II failing to connect with audiences. According to Puck’s Matthew Belloni, some sources say the director believed Mescal simply wasn’t “masculine” enough to carry the role of Lucius Verus Aurelius.