The sequel to Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning epic Gladiator could feature Hawkins, Indiana's resident metalhead.

The Hollywood Reporter says Joseph Quinn — who became a viral sensation for his rendition of Metallica's "Master of Puppets" in the most recent season of Stranger Things — is in talks to join the anticipated follow-up.

As reported, the new movie will have Oscar nominee Paul Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius, the son of returning star Connie Nielsen's Lucilla, the sister of Joaquin Phoenix's evil Emperor Commodus in the original. Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Banshees of Inisherin's Academy Award-nominated scene-stealer Barry Keoghan also star, notes the trade.

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