The 88-year-old director has been behind films including Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise and Gladiator.

The director, 88, known for Gladiator, The Martian and Thelma and Louise, was behind the film adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, The Dog Stars.

The Irish actor said he does not know what ‘difference’ an increased level of fame could mean.

Director Ridley Scott has teased details of a wild scene in Gladiator 2 featuring Irish actor Paul Mescal and some baboons