And from Mescal's pre-film training regime, to his reported relationship with singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams - making their first joint appearance at the film premiere's after party, he is making non-stop headlines.

Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of "Gladiator II."

History has a way of repeating itself, as we learn in “Gladiator II,” a sequel that traces many of the original’s steps.