Early Gladiator 2 footage has reportedly blown studio executives away
Feb. 16, 2024Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 gets high early praise
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Gladiator 2 has got some glowing early praise according to new reports. Ridley Scott’s epic historical sequelrecently wrapped filming, andDeadlinesuggests that studio executives have been “blown away” by what they’ve seen so far.
The film will take place over 20 years after the first film, following Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus, the son of Empress Lucilla (Connie Nielsen). While an official plot has yet to be released, Scott toldRotten Tomatoesthat we’ll meet Lucius as a man living “in the wilderness”, having last seen his family 15 years prior.
Alongside Mescal, the movie also starsDenzel Washington as a wealthy arms dealer,Joseph Quinn as co-emperor Caracalla, andFred Hechinger as co-emperor Geta. Pedro Pascal,Moon Knight’s May Calamawy, and Derek Jacobi all also star.
Scott has already lined up his next project too, with Deadline also reporting that he’s in talks to direct an untitled Bee Gees movie. His latest movie,Napoleon, willsoon be released on Apple TV Plus as well.
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