‘It was only fitting’: Merrick Watts ambushes Gladiator premiere with new sports drink

November 1, 2024 8:46

Hollywood stars hit the red carpet this week for the Australian premiere of the highly-anticipated Gladiator II in Sydney, but there was another surprise that took place after the screening.

Stars of the Ridley Scott-directed sequel to the 2000 blockbuster including Paul Mescal, Fred Hechinger and Connie Nielsen attended the ICC Sydney for the event, but Aussie comedian and presenter Merrick Watts may have stolen the show.

To promote his newly-launched sports drink, Posca Hydrate – “the original sports drink of the ancient world” – Watts attended the premiere complete in Gladiator attire and after the screening, the team set up a guerilla activation where they handed out samples as the thousands in attendance left the venue.

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Neil Griffiths

Neil Griffiths is the Managing Editor of Mumbrella. He joined the company in October 2023.

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Adam Ferrier Anubha Sahasrabuddhe Dani Collins Ed Stening Gladiator Gladiator II Gladiator premiere Merrick Watts Mick Boston Paul Mescal Paul Mescal Gladiator Posca Hydrate