The first trailer for Gladiator 2 re-confirmed a major recasting for the 2024 action film.

Here’s why Spencer Treat Clark was replaced as Lucius inGladiator 2.

This army is led by General Marcus Acacius during the reign of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator 2

Why Did Spencer Treat Clark Get Replaced as Lucius?

I mean, fresh is terribly important.

Its unusual for me, but I saw one and thought, thats interesting.

Paul Mescal and Spencer Treat Clark.

These actors are really good I watched the whole goddamn show and thought, damn.

And I just said, you want to do it?

He said, yeah.

Spencer Treat Clark in Gladiator 1.

He was about to do ‘Streetcar Named Desire’in London."

Lucius idolized Maximus (Russell Crowe) for his victories in the arena.

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InGladiator II, Lucius emerges as a focal character influenced by Maximus’ legacy.

Gladiator 2opens in theaters on November 22.

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