Former child actor Spencer Treat Clark has spoken out about Paul Mescal playing the character he originated in the upcoming Gladiator sequel. Spencer played youngster Lucius Verus in the original Oscar-winning movie,

"The movie looks so good, and Paul's going to do such a great job," the 'Salem's Lot' star, who played child Lucius in the first 'Gladiator,' tells PEOPLE

Paul Mescal has recently garnered praise from Spencer Treat Clark in Gladiator II.Speaking to PEOPLE, Spencer, who played Paul’s character Lucius Verus as a child in the original