In a surprising turn of events, Paul Mescal, known for his role in the highly anticipated Gladiator II, showcased his comedic chops during his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live. The Irish actor took on the challenge of reimagining the beloved film Gladiator as a Broadway musical, following in the footsteps of successful adaptations like Wicked and Moana 2.
Mescal’s parody was met with rave reviews as he showcased his singing and dancing skills in a hilarious and entertaining musical number. The audience was treated to a new perspective on the famous gladiator tale, complete with catchy tunes and playful choreography. Mescal’s performance proved that he is not only a talented actor but also a versatile entertainer.
The Gladiator-themed musical parody was a standout moment during Mescal’s SNL debut, capturing the attention of viewers and leaving them in awe of his comedic timing and charisma. The actor’s ability to embody the character of Maximus in a lighthearted and humorous way was a refreshing twist on the original film.
Mescal’s performance left fans and critics alike eager to see what else the talented actor has in store. With Gladiator II set to hit theaters soon, it is clear that Mescal’s star is on the rise, and his SNL debut only solidified his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry. We can’t wait to see what he has in store for us next!
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Hopefully if Disney is planning on doing a live-action verison of Hercules ASAP, then they should probably 100% cast…
– Paul Mescal (From “Gladiator II” as Lucius) as Hercules
– Ariana Grande (From “Wicked” as Glinda) as Megara
– Danny DeVito as Phil (reprising his role from the the original animated 1997 film)
Would love for Paul to sing “Go To Distance” and Ariana, “I Won’t Say I’m In Love”
We didn’t see Cynthia Erivo doing a Gladiator parody. Wicked is winning the box office battle against Gladiator 2!
I still think that SNL should’ve asked Pedro Pascal, Joesph Quinn, Connie Nelsen, and Denzel Washington to appear in this parody
Gladiator 2 is joke
This and the Please Don't Destroy sketch were the only funny ones of the night. The writers really let Mescal down
This is the funniest shit I’ve seen all day today.
God ….snl is soo cringe
An instant classic!
😂😂😂😂😂
Seriously, I would RATHER SEE Gladiator the musical than the excruciating Wicked again! At least, I'd be pumped with energy not down with a headache.
This year's Barbenheimer we slept on. But yeah, both marketing teams couldn't overshadow Barbenheimer's frenzy.