Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock horns in Gladiator II first look

Vanity Fair has released the intense duel between Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in the arena.

Sequel to Gladiator (2000), the film's plot revolves around Lucius, the former heir to the Empire. The film is set 15 years after the first film. Lucius was last seen 15 years ago, living in the wilderness without any connection to his mother.

The cast of the film includes Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi, and Lior Raz.

Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Scarpa, has cinematographer John Mathieson, editors Claire Simpson and Sam Restivo, and music director Harry Gregson-Williams on the technical team.

The film was produced by Scott, Michael Pruss, Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter F Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, and David Franzoni.

The film is slated for a theatrical release on November 15 in UK and November 22 in US, this year.