It’s time to enter the arena once more.
A newGladiatoris entering the arena are you not entertained?
So, its successor has big sandals to fill.
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Connie Nielsen.Karwai Tang/WireImage; Rich Fury/Getty Images; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
Here’s everything we know so far aboutGladiator II.
What’s the title?
Previously, Paramount Pictures had referred to the film as theUntitled Gladiator SequelorGladiator 2.
Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’.Universal/Getty Images
At CinemaCon in April,it was revealed that the official titleis stylized asGladiator II.
Who is starring in the film?
Nielsen is returning to her original role in the sequel.
Naturally, this beingGladiator II, he could only be kept from Rome for so long.
Another legacy cast member,Derek Jacobi, is returning to play Gracchus.
Several other stars are attached, but their roles remain under wraps.
What about Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix?
This being Hollywood, though, a ghostly cameo or flashback is never out of the realm of possibility.
Remember Maximus' famous dying words: “What we do in life, echoes in eternity.”
Is Ridley Scott returning to direct?
Scott, who received a Best Director Oscar nod for the film, will direct the sequel.
He is also producing with Michael Pruss through his production company, Scott Free.
Several other artists who brought the originalGladiatorto life are also returning to Scott’s sequel.
These include cinematographer John Mathieson, production designer Arthur Max, and costume designer Janty Yates.
Who is writing the screenplay?
Is there a trailer or footage?
When does it come out?
TheGladiatorsequel is currently slated for release in theaters on November 22, 2024.
This article will be updated as more information is announced.
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