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Kildare Actor Unharmed In 'Gladiator 2' Explosion

Special effects scene said to have gone wrong.

Maynooth's Paul Mescal is said to be unharmed following an explosion on the set of 'Gladiator 2'

A big-budget special effects scene is said to have gone wrong, during filming of the sequel in Morocco.

Six crew members were reportedly rushed to hospital after a huge ball of fire flew up and caught several people in its path.

Fellow actor Denzel Washington and director Ridley Scott were also unharmed.

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