“Gladiator 2”: the new cast, the release date and everything we know

• gladiator 2 will recite Paulo Mezcal.
• The sequel will be released in 2024.
• Russell Crowe his return is not expected.

More than 20 years have passed since the monumental success of Gladiatorand now we have a sequel. gladiator 2 it’s becoming the definition of epic. Director Ridley Scott come back to explore more Gladiator story, and the cast features some of Hollywood’s most talented stars.

First Gladiator has grossed $503.2 million at the box office since its release in 2000. The film won 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

gladiator 2 It will be here before you know it. The sequel already has a release date. hollywood life collected all the latest updates in this regard gladiator 2including the star cast of the movie and who they’re playing.

it is maximum inside gladiator 2?

Let’s make one thing clear: Massimo shouldn’t be back gladiator 2. Russell Crowe he played Maximus in the 2000 film and the role made him one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. As fans will remember, Maximus dies at the end of Gladiator. Unless Maximus returns as a ghost, there’s really no chance of bringing Maximus back.

Russell recently addressed the possibility of Maximus returning gladiator 2. “I’m sure at some point they’ll want to ask me something, but they haven’t released anything in a long time,” said the Oscar winner. The Ryan Tubridy Show in March 2023. “It’s an extension of the narrative, but it goes way beyond Massimo’s death, so it doesn’t really involve me. I listen to that young man Pablo [Mescal] He’s a good boy and I wish him luck. I guess where they get the story from, a young Lucius taking over as Emperor. I think it’s a really smart idea within the world of film that we’ve created.”

In another interview, Russell revealed that he had spoken to the director Ridley Scott on the plot of gladiator 2. “I know how it’s shaping the story,” Russell told the Fitzy & Wippa Podcast. “But yeah, if you recall, there was a guy who wanted to beat the Gladiator, which leads to the ‘My name is’ speech. So that boy grew up and now he’s the emperor. I don’t know what else is going on at the time, so that’s the idea. So it’s not a remake. And it’s not a direct sequel. It’s not like the day after, you know, 30 years later or anything.”

also admitted collider that he is “a little jealous” of the sequel. “Because I was much younger, obviously, and it was a great experience in my life. It’s something that has really changed my life. It changed how people viewed me and what I do for a living and, you know, I’ve been very lucky to be involved in a lot of great movies, but the legs in this movie are amazing.”

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OR Gladiator sequel has become one of the best projects in Hollywood. You may be wondering: in who plays Lucius gladiator 2? Who comes back from the first film? Let’s break down the cast so far:

Paul Mescal as Lucio

Normal people rising star and Oscar nominee Paulo Mezcal will play the adult version of Lucius Verus in gladiator 2. The sequel revolves around the character of him about 30 years after the final events of Gladiator. Lucius is the son of Lucilla and the grandson of Commodus. The role of young Lucius was performed by Spencer treats Clark in the 2000 film.

Connie Nielsen is Lucilla

Connie Nielsen will return as Lucilla gladiator 2, Final term relationships. Connie notably played the role of Lucilla in the 2000 film. She is the mother of Lucius and the sister of Commodus, played by joachim phoenix. She was also Massimo’s ex-lover.

Djimon Hounsou as Mane

djimon hounsou He is also expected to reprise his role as Juba in Gladiator continuation. Juba was Massimo’s best friend and ally in the first film.

Joseph Quinn is the Emperor Caracalla

Strange things star joseph quinn is in talks to play the emperor Caracalla gladiator 2second Final term. Emperor Caracalla’s role will be pivotal in the sequel. Caracalla was known to be a tyrant during his rule.

Barry Keoghan as Emperor Geta

In March 2023, Variety reported that the Oscar nominee was in talks to join the sequel as Emperor Geta. Geta is Caracalla’s younger brother. Caracalla has his brother assassinated.

Denzel Washington he will also star in Gladiator 2. His role is being kept under wraps. Final term reported that Ridley Scott he wrote the role of Denzel with the Oscar winner in mind. Denzel reportedly became “excited” about the “badass role” after reading the script.

gladiator 2 Release date

gladiator 2 it already has a release date of November 24, 2024. The release of the film will take place 24 years after the first film was released in theaters.

gladiator 2 filming will begin soon, possibly in May or early June 2023. Production has been pushed back to Paulo Mezcal could go on to play Stanley Kowalski in the acclaimed stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire for 6 weeks when it moved to the West End on 20 March, according to Final term.

In February 2023, Paul said Final term That gladiator 2 I would shoot in the summer. “In the summer. I’m not sure when the exact start date is, but soon,” she said.

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TO Gladiator The sequel has been in the works for years and the director Ridley Scott they planned ahead. “I’m already having [the next] Gladiator written now,” said the director Empire in 2021. “So when I do Napoleon, Gladiator You’ll be good to go.” by Ridley Napoleon the movie finds you Gladiator star joachim phoenix.

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