Paramount Pictures has released a second trailer for Ridley Scott’S Gladiator IIand features a ton of stunning new footage that is sure to thrill fans. It looks like it’s going to be an incredible cinematic experience, as it’s on an extremely epic scale!
The story takes place years after Maximus gave his life, overthrowing the leadership of the decadent and corrupt Commodus. The sequel focuses on Lucius, son of Lucilla and grandson of Commodus, son of the Roman leader Marcus Aurelius who murdered his father and seized the throne.
Commodus met his downfall in the gladiatorial arena against Maximus, who despite being mortally wounded, defeated the emperor before moving on to reunite with his family. Maximus had saved Lucius and his mother, leaving a lasting impact on the young boy.
It is explained that “decades passed and Lucius came of age away from his mother. When he was still a child, Lucilla sent him to the northern coast of Africa, to a region called Numidia that was (at that point) just outside the reach of the Roman Empire.
“Gladiator II begins with Lucius of Mescal living a peaceful life with his wife and son until the conquerors of his homeland begin to invade. Scott says, “The film begins with the Roman fleet raiding party, coming in from the sea and decimating Numidia. It’s pretty gritty.”
Lucius eventually finds himself a prisoner and taken to Rome, where he has to fight in the Colosseum. Scott explains how it all unfolds: “The problem is, when he gets to Rome as a prisoner and has his first round in the arena, he sees his mother, much to his shock.”
The film also stars Paul Mescal as Lucius prepares for battle in the Colosseum. Connie Nielsen like Lucilla, Denzel Washington like Macrinus, Fred Hechinger like the emperor Caracalla, Joseph Quinn like the emperor Geta, and Peter Pascal like Marco Acacius.
The synopsis reads: “Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue and revenge set in ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now rule Rome with an iron fist.
“With anger in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past for the strength and honor to restore Rome’s glory to his people.”
The film will hit theaters on November 22nd!
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by Joey Fear
Source: Geek Tyrant
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