Paul Mescal said gaining and shedding weight for two of his upcoming movies was "miserable." Mescal told Variety he gained 22 pounds for "Gladiator II" and then lost 26 for "The History of Sound." More male actors are opening up about the toll changing weight for roles takes on their mind and body.

As for whether he’d be open to returning to the role for a potential third movie, Mescal was enthusiastic, saying he would be “massively down” to take part in a continuation of the story. His enthusiasm for the role suggests he has enjoyed working on the project and would gladly revisit his character in the future if given the chance.

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal wanted to separate himself as much as possible from the first movie.

Gladiator 2 star Paul Mescal has revealed the circumstances under which he’ll quit appearing in Hollywood blockbusters for good.

Despite his relatively short career, Paul Mescal has already received a number of accolades. Over the last few years Paul Mescal has went from a relatively unknown theatre actor to the star of a major blockbuster film.

He starred in "Normal People" and "Aftersun," and now he will appear in the second instalment of "Gladiator." To become a worthy successor to Russell Crowe, Mescal had to gain a lot of muscle mass, and he's eager to talk about it.