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Paul Mescal was among the A-list stars who attended the London premiere of Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated sequel Gladiator II, which was also attended by King Charles III

At the London premiere of Ridley Scott’s latest epic, Gladiator II, not even King Charles’ presence could stir a frenzy among attendees.

Irish actor Paul Mescal gave a particularly nonchalant response about his brush with royalty.

The star, who portrays Lucius in the film, remarked casually: “It’s definitely not something that I thought was in the bingo cards. I’m Irish, so it’s not on the list of priorities.”

Paul’s chill vibes resonated well with Royal commentator Chris Ship, who, on the Talking Royals podcast, admired Mescal’s “refreshing” attitude, noting how most people come away from Royal encounters awestruck.

Mescal described his encounter with the monarch as somewhat anticlimactic. Struggling to hear what the 5ft 8in King mumbled, he just “nodded along.”

Chris commended Mescal’s forthright stance, acknowledging the complicated history between Ireland and the British crown. Chris emphasized the importance of Mescal’s words, indicating he wasn’t concerned, as he’s Irish. These remarks cut through the usual deference exhibited by celebrities in such situations, reports the Irish Mirror.

Gladiator II’s other feature stars, including Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Pedro Pascal, were also introduced to the Royal during the premiere. Paul mentioned that the film’s director, Sir Ridley Scott, would have been especially pleased to see his $ 300 million epic acknowledged by the King.

The Maltese government reportedly shelled out €46,653,961 to Paramount Studios’ subsidiary company that produced the film, setting a new record for the largest state aid to cinema in the EU.

Parts of Gladiator II were filmed in the UK, as well as in Morocco and Malta.

The film has generally received positive reviews from critics, and industry insiders are forecasting a $61M opening weekend at 3,573 locations across the US.