The Hollywood Reporter went too far when it announced that Paramount Pictures is now targeting up-and-coming Barry Keoghan to play the “villain,” Kaiser Geta. While Mescal, protagonist of Aftersun, will be none other than Lucius, son of Lucilla
Denzel Washington, Barry Keoghan and Paul Mescal (on the right in the photo). The men’s lineup de gladiator 2directed by Ridley Scott it looks full and full. In the last few hours, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter have gone too far to announce this Paramount Pictures He now has his sights set on up-and-coming Barry Keoghan for the role of the “villain,” the Emperor Geta. While Mescal, protagonist of After sunit will be nothing but Lucius, son of Lucilla, daughter of Marcus Aurelius, loved by Massimo Decimo Meridio. In short, the cast of Scott’s new film, a very raunchy $450 million box office sequel to a timeless cult, is taking shape with quite a distinct young line.
Mescal is 27 years old and was nominated as Best Actor at the Oscars 2023 Sharing the nomination with winner Brendan Fraser and the like Colin Farrell, Austin Butler and Bill Nighty. Mescal is originally from Maynooth, a charming village just outside Dublin, and prior to Aftersun he had an important all-theatrical career. Keoghan is 30 years old and was born right in the center of Dublin. Also nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Oscars (disgraceful win for Ke Huy Quan) for Island Spirits, Keoghan already has several major titles under his belt alongside McDonagh’s unmissable film: he was one of the protagonists of Dunkirk by Nolan, but also in the cast of The Sacrifice of the Sacred Deer, American Animals, Eternals and The Batman. In short, the struggle between good and evil, remembering the climax in the arena in between Russell Crowe And Joaquin Phoenix with young Irish forces seems assured, if only as red carpet glamour. The film (All the Money in the World), written by David Scarpa, would already have a start date: November 23, 2024.