Paul Mescal showcased his rippling muscles as he took to the Coliseum in first offical snaps from much the anticipated Gladiator sequel ... to be preparing for battle before taking on blood ...

With a cast led by Paul Mescal in his first blockbuster ... off the film's action. "Gladiator II" shines best, though, in tightly choreographed sequences, like the battle between Acacius and ...