Gladiator star Paul Mescal appeared in a Saturday Night Live teaser ahead of his hosting debut on the show this weekend.

In the video, Mescal impresses SNL stars Devon Walker and Heidi Gardner by arriving early for a read-through for the show - before transitioning dramatically into a Gladiator-style role.

Ominous music plays, after Walker tells Gardner she is holding his script, which she immediately disputes. Mescal says: “And so it shall be, a fight to the death”, before pulling out a pair of swords, stating: “For glory and for truth”.

SNL star Mikey Day also appears at the read-through, telling Mescal that playing Donald Trump Jr was his thing, despite Mescal wanting to play him.
Mescal dismisses this, which prompts Day to call him as a “nice guy” - before he gets hit with an arrow in the chest.

Mescal is seen standing with a bow and arrow, and says: "A man must fight for what is rightfully his. I will have vengeance or I will have death”. He then smiles, and adds: "It's going to be real fun this week, guys. I'll see you at the read-through”.

The episode will air on December 7, and will be Mescal’s first appearance on the show, hosting alongside musical guest Shaboozey.

We recently caught up with Mescal about all things Gladiator, read about it here!

Watch the teaser below!