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Jul 1, 2024 · Pedro Pascal is set to star as Marcus Acacius, a formidable Roman general and gladiator, in Gladiator 2. Acacius discovers Paul Mescal's Lucius in Africa when the Romans begin stealing the land. Acacius was a junior officer who served under Russell Crowe's Maximus.
With Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington. After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
- Ridley Scott
- 2024-11-22
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington
Jul 9, 2024 · From director Ridley Scott, watch the new Official Trailer for #GladiatorII starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger - Only in ...
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- Paramount Pictures
- ‘Gladiator 2’ Is Tricky to Figure Out
- What Do We Know About ‘Gladiator 2’?
- Pedro Pascal Enters The Arena...Maybe?
- Now, Entertain Us!
Following Gladiator's success at the box office and its five Academy Award wins, Ridley Scott aimed to make a sequel to his 2000 epic as early as 2001. Scott and his collaborators banded about many different story possibilities. One such concept involved an adult Lucius Verus — the son of Connie Nielsen'sLucilla and the nephew of Emperor Commodus (...
Here are a few confirmed facts about Gladiator 2: in line with the earliest spec scripts, Paul Mescal will play an adult Lucius. Joseph Quinn, meanwhile, portrays Emperor Caracalla. Lucius, like Maximus, was always a fictional character created by Scott, but Caracalla (like Commodus and Lucilla) was a historical figure. Caracalla's name sent rumors...
If Lucius is assassinated, this is where Costigan posits Pedro Pascal's grand entrance. In an echo of Maximus's quest for justice, Pascal would know Lucius personally and feel compelled to seek revenge against Caracalla. "I think he’ll actually be the titular Gladiator of the movie," Costigan says. It's a theory that makes sense given Pascal's ever...
Since Scott successfully took liberties with the first Gladiator, it wouldn't be a surprise if he repeated the process by creating a character for Pascal. In fact, it's probably the best strategy for a successful sequel. Going into a lesser-known period of history gives Scott even more creative freedom. If the Reddit user's theories prove true and ...
- Kelcie Mattson
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Jul 9, 2024 · Pedro Pascal, star of “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian,” plays one of the film’s key villains, Gen. Marcus Acacius. He ends up facing off with Lucius in the arena, as apparently according...
Jul 1, 2024 · Sword and Scandal: Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal draw blood in Gladiator II. Aidan Monaghan/Paramount Pictures. Paul Mescal turns and looks out the window as he talks about playing a warrior...
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Jul 9, 2024 · Playing an adult Lucius, Paul Mescal leads the Gladiator 2 cast, which also features such high-profile actors as Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington alongside rising stars like Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger.
