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

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

The Normal people The 28-year-old star completed his look with a pair of black formal shoes and styled his short hair, wearing his white shirt with the top buttons undone.

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 walking into the IMAX Darling Harbour.

This comes after the BAFTA-winning actor admitted he worked hard to prepare for his role ahead of filming the action film.

Mescal told 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 October 25 episode.

Gladiator II will be released in theaters on November 22.