One other challenger enters the sector! After 23 years, Gladiator is lastly getting a sequel. Ridley Scott will return to direct a script from David Scarpa (The Day the Earth Stood Nonetheless, The Final Citadel).
Paul Mescal (Regular Folks) will lead the sequel as Lucius, whereas, in keeping with Deadline, Denzel Washington will co-star in an undisclosed position. The sequel follows a grown-up Lucius, son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), in addition to nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the son of Roman chief Marcus Aurelius. Maximus, the eponymous gladiator performed by Russell Crowe, saved the boy and his mom whereas avenging his family, leaving a robust impression on the kid.
Additionally getting back from the unique movie are costume designer Janty Yates and manufacturing designer Arthur Max. Whereas the sequel will probably be a Paramount manufacturing, earlier studio Common has the fitting to companion once more when the undertaking is wrapped.
Scott will produce with Scott Free President Michael Pruss, in addition to Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher for Crimson Wagon Leisure. Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald will govt produce.
A launch date for Gladiator 2 has not but been introduced.
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