PETA sends letters to 'Gladiator 2' cast and director, alleging animal mistreatment

In letters addressed to 'Gladiator 2' star Pedro Pascal (pic) and director Ridley Scott, the animal rights organisation urges the production to stop working with horses and macaque monkeys. Photo: AFP

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has sent complaints to the cast and director of Gladiator 2, accusing the production of using and mistreating live animals on set.

In letters addressed to Gladiator 2 star Pedro Pascal and director Ridley Scott, the animal rights organisation urges the production to stop working with horses and macaque monkeys after allegedly receiving "whistleblower reports."