Roughly two weeks after entertaining the masses with a vicious and very realistic baboon fight in Gladiator II, Paul Mescal will wrestle the cue cards, wigs, and pop culture references of Saturday Night Live.

He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley Scott's epic "Gladiator II.

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of "Gladiator II,

Paul Mescal is entering the colosseum that is Studio 8H. The “Gladiator II” star was revealed to be the next of “Saturday Night Live” during Charli XCX’s episode this weekend. Shaboozey was also announced as a musical guest.

Paul Mescal has been tapped to host the next episode of Saturday Night Live. The Gladiator II actor, who is promoting the film on the heels of its November 22 theatrical release, will be joined by musical guest Shaboozey on December 7. It will be a SNL debut for both.