EXCLUSIVE: As they globally barnstorm their Paramount epic Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal will jump right back in the ring together. Scott has set as his next directorial outing The Dog Stars at 20th Century, with Paul Mescal in advance negotiations to star.

As “Gladiator II” barrels towards theaters, Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal are already set to re-team on a new project. Scott will direct “The Dog Stars” for 20th Century, with Mescal in advance negotiations to star.

Ridley will next direct "The Dog Stars" with Paul Mescal in advanced talks to star in the project, The Wrap has learned.

Nearly 25 years later, 'Gladiator' director Ridley Scott revealed that Joaquin Phoenix almost backed out of his Oscar-nominated role.

Scott will look to shoot the film next fall after the "Gladiator II" actor finishes his run on Broadway in "A Streetcar Named Desire."