Actor Paul Mescal shared his thoughts on meeting Britain’s King Charles III during the London premiere of ‘Gladiator II.’ He expressed that the encounter wasn’t a priority for him as an Irishman but acknowledged its significance to director Ridley Scott. Mescal described the chaotic atmosphere of the event and noted the film’s successful opening in Irish cinemas, which grossed over €1.4 million, marking a strong start for 2024.