Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, & Fred Hechinger Attend ‘Gladiator II’ Press Conference in Japan

Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger attended the Japan press conference for their new movie, Gladiator II today, November 4. The press conference was held in association with the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).

“From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.”

The movie will hit theaters on November 22!

Photos by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures