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00:00 Few historical films are as wildly popular today as Gladiator from the year 2000, which
00:08 tells the turbulent life of Roman General Maximus in about two and a half hours, with
00:12 many epic scenes that make it a well-rounded story with a definite conclusion.
00:17 It was therefore a big surprise when, after more than two decades, those in charge actually
00:21 announced the production of a sequel.
00:23 In today's original, we take a look at the plot, the production, and the cast of the
00:27 sequel and provide you with a summary of all the relevant information.
00:31 In doing so, spoilers to Part 1 are inevitable, so if you haven't seen the classic yet, you
00:36 should definitely do so.
00:37 Otherwise, enjoy our brief preview of Gladiator 2.
00:43 Following the death of the main protagonist Maximus at the end of the first movie, it
00:46 wasn't clear what a sequel might look like.
00:49 For many, Russell Crowe's role is inseparably linked to the success of the historical drama,
00:54 and so a sequel with a different main character does raise some questions.
00:57 Although there is no in-depth plot description yet, there are some clues as to how the story
01:01 will carry on in Gladiator 2.
01:03 The movie is set about 20 years after the events of the first part, so it also covers
01:07 the real gap between the two movies.
01:09 The focus is on Lucius Verus, who is already known from the previous movie as a child.
01:14 He is the son of Lucilla and bears the same name as his father, who was a Roman emperor
01:18 for eight years.
01:19 Even better known is his grandfather Marcus Aurelius.
01:22 The latter continued to have a great impact on Roman society for many centuries after
01:26 his death.
01:27 Lucius' idol, however, is neither his father nor his grandfather, but Maximus, who made
01:32 a lasting impression on little Lucius by being fearless in the arena.
01:36 In Gladiator 2, the now grown-up Lucius will follow the example set by Maximus.
01:40 This might not be easy, though, since he comes from a prestigious family.
01:44 They will probably not approve of him following the path of a fallen general in Gladiator
01:48 instead of becoming a Roman emperor himself.
01:50 So fans can expect an ambivalent protagonist with what is sure to be an exciting story,
01:55 even though it's not quite clear yet whether Lucius will also become as much of a fan favorite
01:59 as the brave Maximus.
02:02 Some actors have already been revealed who will definitely be among the cast of Gladiator
02:06 2.
02:07 In the starring role, we will see 27-year-old Paul Mascow, who was Oscar-nominated for Best
02:12 Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the 2022 film Aftersun.
02:17 Also cast as a significant supporting character is Barry Kogan, who was also nominated for
02:21 an Oscar for his performance in The Banshees of Anishinaabe.
02:24 The 30-year-old is to take on the part of the Roman Emperor, Geta, and it can be assumed
02:27 that the two characters will not be very friendly to each other.
02:30 An official confirmation of his role is still missing, however, the rumor has been persistent
02:34 for several weeks.
02:36 By contrast, Denzel Washington, who is also to take on one of the most important roles
02:40 in Gladiator 2, is definitely confirmed to be joining the cast.
02:44 This means that after more than 16 years, the actor will once again be working with
02:48 director Ridley Scott, with whom he already worked in the crime film American Gangster.
02:52 The top-class cast is also joined by Pedro Pascal.
02:55 The star of series such as The Mandalorian and The Last of Us will play a leading role
02:59 as well.
03:00 Exactly which role he will play is currently unknown, however.
03:04 Moreover, it is unlikely that we will see the two dead main characters Maximus and Commodus
03:08 again.
03:09 In an interview with The Ryan Tuberty Show, Russell Crowe talked about being very happy
03:12 for Paul Mescal and also a little envious.
03:15 He considers Ridley Scott's decision to produce a sequel to Gladiator, with Lucius
03:19 as the focus, to be an extremely smart idea and wishes everyone involved the best of luck.
03:25 Regarding the production of Gladiator 2, more and more information is coming to light.
03:29 Allegedly, the first take is set for May 2023 and there are already first shots of the set
03:34 being built in Morocco.
03:35 Apart from that, the filmmakers are still keeping a low profile.
03:39 At least we can guess from the pictures that a true-to-original arena will be built to
03:42 again, even though only the wooden foundation can be seen so far.
03:46 Filming should then be completed in the course of the year so that nothing stands in the
03:49 way of the theatrical release on November 22, 2024, except for post-production.
03:54 Alongside returning cult director Ridley Scott, David Scarpa will take an important behind-the-scenes
03:59 part in writing the screenplay.
04:00 He has already been able to gather plenty of experience through films like All the Money
04:04 in the World and Napoleon and also replaced the originally planned The Batman author Peter
04:08 Craig.
04:09 We are definitely looking forward to more updates and hope to be able to report more
04:12 about the shooting of Gladiator 2 soon.
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04:21 Do you think Lucius can win the hearts of the fans just like Maximus once did or do
04:25 you believe that the film won't be able to compete with the original at all?
04:28 Feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comments.
04:30 Thanks for watching!
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