Ridley Scott is set to direct the highly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit, Gladiator. The original film, which premiered in 2002, grossed a staggering $503.2 million worldwide and earned five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe. Now, 24 years after its release, Gladiator is finally getting a sequel. The new film is scheduled to start production in the summer of 2023 with Scott returning to the director's chair. Fans of the original movie are eagerly anticipating its sequel and have burning questions: Will Maximus be back? Which original cast members will return for the requel? And when will it be released? We have all the latest information, so read on to find out everything we know about Gladiator 2.
Is Maximus Returning for Gladiator 2? Unfortunately, Maximus, played by Russell Crowe, will not be making a comeback in Gladiator 2. As fans of the original movie know, Maximus meets his demise at the end of the film, making it unlikely for him to return for the sequel. While speaking on the Ryan Tubridy show, Russell Crowe addressed the possibility of his character returning to the franchise, stating, "I'm sure at some point in time they'll want to ask me about something, but they haven't brought anything up in a while." Crowe also acknowledged that Gladiator 2 is an extension of the original narrative, but the story is set long after Maximus' death, so his involvement in the sequel is not possible. Instead, the sequel will focus on a young Lucius stepping into the role of emperor, which Crowe thinks is a smart idea within the world of the film that they created. Crowe also expressed his well wishes for actor Paul Mescal, who has been cast in the film.
Russell Crowe Shares Gladiator 2 Storyline Details on Fitzy & Wippa Podcast During an appearance on the Fitzy & Wippa Podcast, Russell Crowe shared some insights into the storyline of Gladiator 2, revealing that he had spoken to director Ridley Scott about it. Crowe explained that the sequel takes place approximately 30 years after the events of the original film and centers around a grown-up Lucius, Commodus' nephew and Lucilla's son, who was played by Spencer Treat Clark in Gladiator. Crowe also clarified that the new film is not a remake or a direct sequel to the original, stating, "It's not like the day after, you know, 30 years later or something." The Cast of Gladiator 2 Paul Mescal, known for his critically acclaimed performance in Normal People, has been cast as Lucius in Gladiator 2. Connie Nielsen, who played Maximus' former lover and Lucius' mother, Lucilla, in the first film, will also be returning for the sequel, according to a report by Deadline. Djimon Hounsou will reprise his role as Juba, while Joseph Quinn, best known for his role in Stranger Things, is reportedly in negotiations to play the role of Emperor Caracalla, a pivotal character in the storyline who is infamous for his tyrannical rule.
Barry Keoghan has revealed in an interview with Variety that he is in talks to join the cast of Gladiator 2 as Emperor Geta. Denzel Washington is also set to star in the sequel, but details about his role have not been disclosed. According to reports, Denzel was excited about his "badass" role after reading the script.
Gladiator 2 has a release date of November 24, 2024, coming out 24 years after the original film. Filming for the sequel is expected to begin in the summer of 2023, potentially in May or early June. However, the production was reportedly pushed back to accommodate Paul Mescal's role in the stage production of A Streetcar Named Desire. In February 2023, Paul disclosed to Deadline that filming would begin in the summer of 2023, stating, "I'm not sure when the exact start date is, but soon." The possibility of a sequel had been discussed for years, and Ridley Scott confirmed in a 2021 interview with Empire that he had already started writing the screenplay, with plans to begin filming after completing Napoleon.
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