Summary

• Pedro Pascal's comments hint that he may play a powerful character in Gladiator 2, possibly a member of the Roman royal family or an authority figure.
• While Pascal could fit the role of a gladiator, his description of the set implies a more significant role, possibly as a character running the show in the sequel.
• Pascal's versatility and potential as both a hero or villain make his role in Gladiator 2 highly anticipated, promising an exciting and engaging performance.

Pedro Pascal's character in Gladiator 2 is still unknown, but his recent comments about the film could hint at the type of person he will play. The news that the Madalorian and The Last of Us actor would be ing the crew of Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel was undoubtedly exciting, but there has still been minimal information about whether he will be a hero or villain—gladiator or evil Roman politician. Though rumors abound, nothing has been confirmed, but Pascal himself has dropped some hints about Gladiator 2 that could be illuminating.

Scott's Gladiator 2 will hit theaters on November 22, 2024, and is a sequel to the director's hit movie from 2000 starring Russell Crowe. Though this actor won't return for the 2024 film (his character died, after all), an excellent cast is lined up for the sequel. Connie Nielson and Djimon Hounsou will return to reprise their roles, and they'll be ed by Paul Mescal in the lead (playing a grown-up Lucius) and Denzel Washington (as a seasoned gladiator). Of course, Pascal will also be in on the action in Gladiator 2, though the specifics of his role have yet to be revealed.

Pedro Pascal's Gladiator 2 Comments Hint At His Character's Status

Pascal has become a significant name in Hollywood in recent years, so there was bound to be buzz surrounding his involvement in Gladiator 2. Given his experience in various projects, he would be qualified for virtually any role within the film. However, in a recent interview (via Screen Rant), Pascal spoke vaguely about the setting and scale of Scott's movie, and though he didn't speak specifically on his character, his description of the world that was constructed for Gladiator 2 could provide a hint:

I’ve been a part of big sets where the identity of the project, in a sense, is its size—and still, I have not been on a set as impressive as Gladiator’s. [Director] Ridley [Scott] leaves very little to the imagination in the most old-fashioned sense. All the players and pieces are there on the day, and suddenly the expected challenge of believing yourself as a powerful person in the era of the Roman Empire is evaporated.

Pascal's words about the necessity of believing himself "a powerful person in the era of the Roman Empire" hint that he will be one of the characters running the show in Gladiator 2. A person with power in Rome would likely be a member of the royal family or some authority figure. Gladiators, on the other hand, are powerless in the sense that they are enslaved, possessing raw strength and the love of the crowd instead. Were Pascal playing one of these arena soldiers, he might have used different descriptors when discussing his place on set.

A Gladiator Role Might Have Been Better For Pedro Pascal (But Anything Will Be Great)

Of course, it's always possible that Pascal considers the gladiators themselves "powerful [people] in the era of the Roman Empire," so there is still some wiggle room regarding speculation of the actor's role. Seeing Pascal in an arena fighting to the death would certainly be exciting and fitting, bringing audiences back to Pascal's Game of Thrones days. Additionally, since the perspective on royalty in Gladiator was less than positive, fans of the heart-throb might be happier seeing him in a heroic role. Still, a powerful and potentially corrupt character is intriguing.

With as much as people love to love the The Last of Us actor, another villain they love to hate could be the next best move.

Pascal has already proven that he can handle a wide variety of roles, and with as much as people love to love the The Last of Us actor, another villain they love to hate (like his role in Wonder Woman 1984) could be the next best move. Ultimately, we will have to wait for more updates and hints about Gladiator 2 to know for sure, but whatever role Pascal is playing in the sequel, it's sure to be great.