Director Ridley Scott is headed back to ancient Rome with a sequel to his 2000 epic.
After more than 20 years, director Ridley Scott is headed back into the Roman coliseum forGladiator 2.
So withGladiator 2on the horizon, here is everything we know about Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated sequel.
When Will Gladiator 2 Release?
Gladiator 2is currently scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on November 22, 2024.
The project has been more than 20 years in the making after first being officially announced back in 2002.
In 2018, the sequel was officially greenlit at Paramount after years on the back burner.
We’re working with an amazing writer as well, Peter Craig."
Craig’s script was eventually scrapped withNapoloeonwriter David Scarpa stepping in to pen the script.
Is Russell Crowe’s Maximus in Gladiator 2?
That has not stopped Crowe from commenting on the sequel though.
Because I was a much younger man, obviously, and it was a huge experience in my life.
Its something that changed my life, really.
Here it is, its 2023, and we made that film in 1999.
I guarantee you, somewhere around the world tonight, Gladiator is going to be showing on primetime TV.
Well, I wouldnt, would I?
Cause Im dead!"
Who is Cast in Gladiator 2?
One star that was initially attached to the project wasEternals’andThe Batman’sBarry Keoghan.
Paul Mescal is one of the brightest young stars currently working in Hollywood.
The actor is best known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2022’sAftersun.
One can assume Geta’s vying for power will be at the center ofGladiator 2’s Roman plot.
Connie Nielsen - Lucilla
The former lover of Maixmus, Lucilla will return forGladiator 2.
Nielsen has had a storied career in Hollywood, appearing in other films such asDevil’s Advocateand DC’sWonder Woman.
Derek Jacobi - Senator Gracchus
Derek Jacbi’s Senator Gracchus will also return inGladiator 2.
Derek Jacobi can be seen inNetflix’sThe Sandman,Disney’slive-actionCinderellaremake,andThe Crown.
Djimon Hounsou - Juba
Djimon Hounsou’s Juba will return inGladiator 2.
Pedro Pascal - Unknown
Also joining theGladiator 2cast is Pedro Pascal.
No information is currently known about Pascal’s role in the film.
Joseph Quinn
Joesph Quinnwill jump aboard theGladiator 2train as well, in a mystery role.
Some have speculated Quinn could play the brother/joint Emperor with Hechinger’s Geta, Caracalla.
He also appeared as Koner in HBO’sGame of Thrones.
Calamaway’s past credits include Marvel’sMoon KnightandMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
What Will the Plot of Gladiator 2 Be?
This guys got to fight and got to be a beast.
And whatever that looks and feels like is right for me is what its going to be."
“You know, no doubt I’ll end up having hundreds of friends of mine working on it.
I already know designers and leather workers making the armor and things like that.”
Is a Gladiator 2 Trailer Out Yet?
NoGladiator 2trailer has been made public yet, but one should be on the way soon.
Gladiator 2is set to come to theaters on November 22, 2024.
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