Russell Crowe is jealous of the sequel ‘Galdiador’, the movie that changed his life

The long-awaited sequel to ‘Gladiator’ is approaching its premiere, after more than twenty years of waiting, with Ridley Scott, the director of the original film, taking care of this project and it has been confirmed that the premiere will be in November 2024. The news has been well received by fans of the film, who can’t wait to see how the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius continues. However, Russell Crowe hasn’t denied the envy and jealousy that the new film gives him.

One of the biggest announcements that have been made about this sequel is that Paul Mescal will star in the film. The actor, who became famous for his role in the series ‘Normal People’, will be tasked with bringing the main character of the story to life. While Russell Crowe, who played Maximus in the original film, won’t be in the sequel, hexpressed his enthusiasm for the project and his “slight envy” of Mescal.

I feel slightly jealous. Because I was much younger, obviously, and it was a great experience in my life,” Crowe said.

Crowe spoke how important “Gladiator” was in his career and in his personal life, recalling what a great experience it was for him and the change in his career. Additionally, he expressed his admiration for Ridley Scott and his confidence that the sequel will be as successful as the original film.

“It’s something that changed my life, it really. It changed the way people looked at me and what I do for a living and I’ve been very lucky to be involved in a lot of great movies, but the legs (that I have) in that movie are incredible,” adds Russell.

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• Ridley Scott will begin filming Gladiator 2 in 2023

What will ‘Gladiator 2’ be about?

The plot of the ‘Gladiator’ sequel will focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, one of the main characters from the original film. It is also known that Joaquin Phoenix’s nephew Commodus will play a significant role in the story, although it is unknown what his exact role will be.

The screenplay was written by David Scarpa, who previously worked with Ridley Scott on All the Money in the World and their upcoming film about Napoleon Bonaparte.

‘Gladiator’ was a hugely successful film at the time, grossing over $460 million at the box office and winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. The sequel will be a co-production of Paramount Pictures and Universalwhich guarantees that there will be a large investment in the project and that it is expected to be a great success at the box office.

The signing of Paul Mescal for the sequel to ‘Gladiator’ marks a milestone in his acting career. After winning over critics and audiences with his performance in Normal People, Mescal has managed to establish himself as one of the most promising young actors of today. The opportunity to work in a major Hollywood production like this is a big step forward in your career and puts you in a unique position to continue to grow as an actor.

The sequel to ‘Gladiator’ is one of the most anticipated projects in the world of cinema and more and more details are known about the film. With Ridley Scott directing and Paul Mescal starring, this sequel is expected to exceed fans’ expectations and become one of the most successful films of the year 2024.