Pedro Pascal recently shared BTS (Behind the Scenes) photos of Gladiator 2, which show the activities going on on the set. The film is being shot on a huge set in Morocco, where both Pascal and his co-star Paul Mescal are preparing for practical fights. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and takes the audience in a new direction while taking the story of Gladiator forward. Both the actors were seen practicing fights with each other on the set several times.
However, there is something special in the pictures. In one picture, Pascal is shown within a castle-like wall, which looks like the ancient forts of Rome. The second picture shows the battle scenes in the desert, where huge warships are visible. These pictures give an idea of the grandeur of the film’s set and environment. Pascal has also shared his experience on Instagram and told that it was all very exciting.
In Gladiator 2, Paul Mescal is said to play Lucius, who has now become a gladiator and fought in the Colosseum. At the same time, Pascal has played a new and powerful character in this film, Marcus Acacius, who is a Roman general. Both these actors are currently seen in a video practicing swordsmanship, and it is clear that their dedication to the film is quite deep.
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In addition, the friendship between Pascal and Mescal is also clearly visible in the pictures. They are seen relaxing in the Moroccan landscape in their free time, which shows another side that they have become good friends even during the shooting. Such scenes on the set, which are fun and light, are a complete contrast to the deep and emotional world of the film.
What does Pedro Pascal’s BTS post mean for Gladiator 2?
Recently, a post of Gladiator 2 was seen on social media, which Pascal shared. This post directly tries to say many things about this film. Usually cheap green screens are now being used in films, but Gladiator 2 is different. Many people are hopeful that something new will be seen in it.
Many times such things are seen where complaints are raised about sets or VFX. This does not mean that the films are bad, but when it comes to real sets, this difference is visible. Real locations and big sets are more effective than green screens. And we will get to see this in the film. The sets of the film have been built on real locations. An entire Roman city has been built in Malta. The same, where a scene like the Colosseum is shown. Seeing this, it is believed that the film will give a strong experience.
Whatever we have seen in the trailer of the film shows that VFX has not been used everywhere in the entire film. There were a few things in Pascal’s post that hinted at this. The animals shown in the trailer, like the rhino and the baboon, were created using VFX, so that means the technical ambition in this film cannot be denied. This will be a big part of Gladiator 2, where practical effects are emphasized more than VFX.
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Gladiator 2’s reviews have also been positive so far. The film currently has a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This rating shows that the film has been effective with its audience. However, many believe that the success of a film is not only determined by the sets or effects but also by its story and characters.
Pascal’s post is just a glimpse of the grandeur and splendor that Gladiator 2 can have. But what the overall movie experience will be like is something we will only truly know once the film is released.
Source: Pedro Pascal
