Paul Mescal surprises the audience at the premiere of ‘Gladiator II’

Gladiator II star Paul Mescal blew away excited Sydney fans when he arrived at the film premiere in their city.

The Irish actor looked stunning in a tan three-piece suit as he welcomed cinema-goers to the sequel to Russell Crowe’s hit 2000 film Gladiator.

The Normal people The 28-year-old star completed her look with a pair of black formal shoes and styled her short hair while wearing her white button-up shirt.

He was followed by co-stars Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger, who posed for photos on the red carpet.

The actor greeted fans as he arrived, signing autographs and taking selfies with them before entering the IMAX Darling Harbour.

This comes after the BAFTA-winning actor admitted to working hard to get ready for his role ahead of shooting the action flick.

Mescal said The Graham Norton Show“I worked with a trainer who circled me like a shark and said, ‘There’s a canvas to work with.’ He went to town and I saw him every day. It was fun,” on the Oct. 25 episode.

Gladiator II will be released in theaters on November 22.