He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley Scott's epic "Gladiator II.

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of "Gladiator II,

How Paul Mescal got ripped for Gladiator II — as told by his personal trainer - The Irish actor has just 12 weeks to hone his physique for the blockbuster movie — so how did he do it? His trainer, Tim Blakeley,