May Calamawy Fans Outraged After Scenes Cut from Gladiator II
Outraged fans of Egyptian Palestinian actress May Calamawy have taken to social media to express their disappointment after almost all of her scenes were removed from Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” The actress, known for her role in “Moon Knight,” has been largely erased from the film, sparking a heated online debate.
Pedro Pascal Shares Behind-the-Scenes Shots with Calamawy
Co-star Pedro Pascal joined the conversation by sharing a series of behind-the-scenes photographs on Instagram from the film shoot in Morocco. Despite Calamawy’s absence from promotional material and the final cut of the film, Pascal’s posts included several snaps with the sidelined actress.
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“Thank you for reminding people May Calamawy was in ‘Gladiator II.’ So sad how she’s been treated in this,” commented one user on Pascal’s post.
Calamawy’s Disappointing Removal from Gladiator II
The 38-year-old star, known for her role in Marvel’s “Moon Knight,” played the dual role of Layla El-Faouly and Scarlet Scarab in the highly anticipated sequel to “Gladiator.” Despite her casting being announced in May 2023, fans were shocked to find Calamawy’s presence significantly reduced in the final cut of the film.
While Ridley Scott has not addressed Calamawy’s removal, speculation suggests her storyline may have been sacrificed in the editing process to streamline the film’s runtime.
Fans Express Displeasure on Social Media
Disgruntled fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment over Calamawy’s diminished role in “Gladiator II.” Many expressed their support for the actress and criticized the decision to cut her scenes, believing it could have been her breakthrough role.
Calamawy is set to star in the upcoming crime mystery film “The Actor,” alongside a star-studded cast including André Holland, Gemma Chan, Toby Jones, and Tracey Ullman.