David Scarpa penned the script.

Also returning from the original film are costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max.

Crowe famously put on some serious muscle for the part, and Mescal will look to do the same.

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(L-R) Paul Mescal, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’Getty Images/Everett Collection

He also has been receiving strong reviews forAftersun,which is currently a contender this award season.

Next up for him is the Garth Davis picFoe,which also stars Saorise Ronan.

He is repped by CAA and the Curtis Brown Group.

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Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’ Everett Collection