Paramount has just dated theRidley Scott-directed follow-up for November 22, 2024.

AftersunOscar nominated Best ActorPaul Mescalis in talks to be in the film, as Deadline first told you.

Scott produces with Michael Pruss, Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher off David Scarpas screenplay.

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

As Justin Kroll first reported,Mescal isnt replacing Russell Crowes Maximus from the first film, who died.

Nov. 22 is the weekend before Thanksgiving 2024.

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