By Paramount Pictures has released the second trailer and new posters for Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” which can be seen below.
The $300 million+ budgeted feature has been test screening to very good results with Scott himself has dubbed it “the best thing I’ve ever made…. One of the best things.”
Paul Mescal stars as the adult version of Lucius – the grandson of Rome’s former emperor Marcus Aurelius, nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)
Lucius resides peacefully with his family in Numidia until Roman soldiers, led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) invade and force him into slavery.
Inspired by the legendary Maximus, Lucius decides to fight as a gladiator and oppose the rule of the young emperors, Caracalla (Joseph Quinn) and Geta (Fred Hechinger).
Denzel Washington also stars a grudge-holding former gladiator who pulls the strings behind the scenes for his own purposes.
Also starring in the $300 million budget film are Djimon Hounsou, Matt Lucas, Lior Raz, Peter Mensah, May Calamawy, Tim McInnerny and Derek Jacobi.
David Scarpa penned “Gladiator 2” which is set to open in cinemas internationally from November 15th and in U.S. cinemas on November 22nd.
A new legacy of rebellion will begin. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger star in #GladiatorII – Only in cinemas soon. pic.twitter.com/SnVjqSlcN1
— Paramount Pictures International (@paramountpicsph) September 23, 2024
A new legacy of rebellion will begin. Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger star in #GladiatorII – Only in theatres November 14. pic.twitter.com/6hNMFqgfDt
— Paramount PicturesNZ (@paramountnz) September 23, 2024
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