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Ridley Scott Reveals Why Barry Keoghan Exited 'Gladiator 2'

Ridley Scott Reveals Why Barry Keoghan Exited 'Gladiator 2'

Berfin Ceren Meray
November 14 2024 - 08:16pm

With only days left until Gladiator 2 hits theaters, director Ridley Scott opened up in an interview about Barry Keoghan’s unexpected departure from the star-studded cast. Scott claims Keoghan left to focus on Saltburn, but the actor previously cited scheduling conflicts as the reason. What really happened behind the scenes? Get all the details here!

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Gladiator 2, starring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, and Connie Nielsen, is hitting theaters worldwide this week.

Gladiator 2, starring Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal, and Connie Nielsen, is hitting theaters worldwide this week.

Irish actor Barry Keoghan, who rose to fame with The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn, was initially part of the cast, but he ultimately left the film. He was replaced by Fred Hechinger, who will portray Emperor Caracalla.

Recently, director Ridley Scott explained why Barry Keoghan departed from Gladiator 2.

Recently, director Ridley Scott explained why Barry Keoghan departed from Gladiator 2.

According to The Independent, Scott suggested that Keoghan was unable to join the film due to his role in Saltburn. In an interview with The New York Times, Scott also commented that Barry is a very complex person who tries to keep everything under control.

A few months ago, Keoghan mentioned that he left Gladiator 2 to join Andrea Arnold’s latest film, Bird, citing scheduling conflicts as the main reason.

A few months ago, Keoghan mentioned that he left Gladiator 2 to join Andrea Arnold’s latest film, Bird, citing scheduling conflicts as the main reason.

What do you think about Barry Keoghan’s absence from this film?

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