Paul Mescal said gaining and shedding weight for two of his upcoming movies was "miserable." Mescal told Variety he gained 22 pounds for "Gladiator II" and then lost 26 for "The History of Sound." More male actors are opening up about the toll changing weight for roles takes on their mind and body.

More than two decades since Russell Crowe fought for democracy, Ridley Scott is back with the sequel to his epic Gladiator – a violent story of revenge and glory.

Putting a modern twist on the classic black suit, Mescal looked to a single-breasted Gucci tuxedo that was punctuated with the label’s white necktie shirt. Left untied, the look had a disheveled and effortless vibe—though,