The first trailer for Paul Mescal‘s Gladiator II is finally here, and the first few moments of the footage throw it back to the original film in the franchise starring Russell Crowe!
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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Others who star in the film include Pedro Pascal as General Acacius, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, who is an arms dealer, Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta, Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla, and Connie Nielsen as Lucilla.
The film will hit theaters on November 22, 2024. Find out why Russell is uncomfortable with the sequel being made.
