Paul Mescal reveals why he didn't want to wear wig in 'Gladiator II'

Paul Mescal has revealed why he refused to wear a wig in Gladiator II.

During a conversation with Ariana Grande for Variety’s Actors On Actors series, Mescal shared he was supposed to wear a wig initially.

The actor plays the role of Lucius in Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott.

He explained to Grande that he is “not a fan” of wigs, adding that the ones he tried on set “were big.”

“It was just — I don’t have a head for wigs,” Mescal explained. However, he clarified that it had “nothing to do with” makeup and hair team, saying that they are “the best in the world.”

“I don’t want [the hair and makeup crew] coming in and fixing the things that are falling out of the back of my head [from the wig moving around],” he added.

Additionally, the actor said that looking at himself in costume “was one of the moments where I was like, ‘I’m doing Gladiator II.’”

It is worth mentioning that Gladiator II, which also stars Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal, was released on November 15, 2024.