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 working with Ridley Scott on 'Gladiator II', sharing insights about the complexity of his character and the film's plot twists.

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.