Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2
The Big Picture Paramount Pictures has just delivered our first look at Ridley Scott's upcoming historical epic sequel to Gladiator, and it certainly seems like "epic" is the right word to describe the action, with Paul Mescal front and center in a movie that is set to shoot him into superstardom.
Gladiator II, the follow-up to Ridley Scott's 2000 Oscar-winning film which starred Russell Crowe, will see at least two familiar faces reprising their roles: Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi. The cast is primarily made up of rising stars like Mescal and Joseph Quinn, as well as FredHechinger. The film will also see Pedro Pascal reteam with Denzel Washington, who previously shared the screen opposite each other in The Equalizer 2.
What Was the First 'Gladiator' About? Close The film is set in ancient Rome and follows the story of Maximus, a respected Roman general who is betrayed when Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, murders his father to seize the throne. Maximus's family is also murdered, and he is sold into slavery to become a gladiator. Despite his fall from grace, Maximus uses his position as a gladiator to gain popularity and influence.
Gladiator II is set to release on November 22, 2024. Watch the trailer below and relive the glory of Gladiator, which is streaming now on Paramount+.
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