That’s a tall order!

Napoleonjust got a lot taller… er, longer.

Apple TV+ released a surprise director’s cut ofRidley Scott’sNapoleonThursday.

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Napoleon Bonaparte

Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte in ‘Napoleon’.Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original Films

Courtesy of Sony Pictures/Apple Original Films

Scott announced the newNapoleoncut in a cheeky video (see below).

“Hello, people of the internet!”

the director says before questioning the script.

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon featuring Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’.Sony Pictures

“‘Hello, people of the internet’?

The filmmaker goes on to express his enthusiasm for the film.

Watch it now.”

Napoleonstars Scott’sGladiatorcollaboratorJoaquin Phoenixas Napoleon Bonaparte.

The director’s cut ofNapoleoncomes shortly before Scott releases his next project,Gladiator II.

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Few filmmakers have made as extensive use of director’s cuts as Scott has.

Napoleon: The Director’s Cutis now streaming on Apple TV+.