Paul Mescal is hitting the weights in preparation for Gladiator 2, and—dare we say—goodness guh-racious, we think he'll be ready.

The Normal People star was seen in a video—rumored to be from his trainer—shirtless and lifting and that's probably all you need to know before watching it for yourself.

You can see the viral content here:

And by the looks of the collective thirst in the replies, the internet is impatiently awaiting the Gladiator sequel.

November 22, 2024 now seems like an eternity away.

That's when we can expect to see Mescal in Gladiator 2.