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Ridley Scott is opening up about his relationship with Russell Crowe ahead of Gladiator II’s premiere in theaters later this year.
Crowe starred in the 2000 film directed by Scott, in which he played Maximus Decimus Meridius. The actor, who won an Oscar in 2001 for his role in the Scott film, is not part of the sequel because his character tragically dies in the end.
“The plot, frankly, was right under our noses,” Scott told Empire magazine about Gladiator II. “I think it was so close under our noses that we thought it was too simple.”
He continued, “I think [Crowe is] still one of the best actors in the world, and I think we have a good relationship. I hope we do. As long as he doesn’t start bitching about how he wasn’t consulted. Why would I? He’s dead!”
Crowe has been open with his sentiments over the...
Crowe starred in the 2000 film directed by Scott, in which he played Maximus Decimus Meridius. The actor, who won an Oscar in 2001 for his role in the Scott film, is not part of the sequel because his character tragically dies in the end.
“The plot, frankly, was right under our noses,” Scott told Empire magazine about Gladiator II. “I think it was so close under our noses that we thought it was too simple.”
He continued, “I think [Crowe is] still one of the best actors in the world, and I think we have a good relationship. I hope we do. As long as he doesn’t start bitching about how he wasn’t consulted. Why would I? He’s dead!”
Crowe has been open with his sentiments over the...
- 9/4/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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Russell Crowe has repeatedly stated that neither Ridley Scott nor anyone involved with “Gladiator 2” reached out to him to consult on the upcoming sequel considering the follow-up’s storyline has little to do with the character he played in the 2000 original. Crowe won an Oscar for “Gladiator,” but his character, Maximus, died at the end of the movie. Scott recently told Empire magazine (via ScreenRant) that he hopes his relationship with Crowe is still in good shape after not reaching out about “Gladiator 2.”
“The plot, frankly, was right under our noses,” Scott said about the sequel. “I think it was so close under our noses that we thought it was too simple. I think [Russell Crowe] is still one of the best actors in the world, and I think we have a good relationship. I hope we do. As long as he doesn’t start bitching about how he wasn’t consulted.
“The plot, frankly, was right under our noses,” Scott said about the sequel. “I think it was so close under our noses that we thought it was too simple. I think [Russell Crowe] is still one of the best actors in the world, and I think we have a good relationship. I hope we do. As long as he doesn’t start bitching about how he wasn’t consulted.
- 9/3/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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Let’s be real. If you had to name the most badass action movie of the past few years, what’s the first flick that comes to mind? Yeah yeah, John Wick might be all the rage for teenagers, Liam Neeson continues to do his geriatric Charlie Bronson, and you can never discount Jason Statham and his brand of brutal butt-kicking. But come on, as far as violently visceral and scintillatingly satisfying underdog tales loaded with realistic fisticuffs and gore-sodden gunfights – nobody does it better than Nobody! Indeed, the 2021 cinematic blitzkrieg starring Bob Odenkirk of Better Call Saul as an unassuming everyman by day and certified ass-kicker by night hit all the right notes to deliver a vicious and delicious revenge dish for the ages.
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
With that being said, did you know that a Nobody 2 is currently back in the works? Did you know there were discussions about making...
- 8/31/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
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At the end of Ridley Scott's 2000 peplum film "Gladiator," the general-turned-gladiator Maximus (Russell Crowe) is forced to fight the corrupt emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) in the arena. Commodus is wickd and terrible and stabs Maximus before the fight even begins. Despite the injury, Maximus overwhelms Commodus and stabs him in the neck. With his dying breaths, Commodus calls out for political reforms and urges that all imprisoned gladiators be released. Maximus then passes into the afterlife where he is reunited with his dead wife and son. It's a corny ending to a sluggish, muddy movie, but it was effective enough to net "Gladiator" $451.7 million at the worldwide box office. I heard it also won some awards.
Scott's "Gladiator II" is due in theaters this fall. This new film is set 20 years after the events of the first movie, and is all about the character named Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal...
Scott's "Gladiator II" is due in theaters this fall. This new film is set 20 years after the events of the first movie, and is all about the character named Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal...
- 8/30/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Joseph Quinn had some big sandals to fill as a villain in Ridley Scott‘s long-awaited sequel to 2000’s Gladiator.
The Gladiator II star recently opened up about the “reverence” he has for Joaquin Phoenix‘s performance as Commodus in the original movie as he revealed some inspirations for his portrayal of Roman emperor Geta.
“For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was something that was in our minds,” explained Quinn to Empire. “It was something we had a reverence for, but we didn’t want to…. soil with some kind of poor rendition.”
Instead, Quinn turned to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s performance in Mission: Impossible III, as well as Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element, whom he said “has this relish for being horrible.”
In the sequel, Emperor Geta rules alongside his brother, Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger), whom Scott described to Empire as “the equivalent of Romulus and Remus” in Roman mythology.
The Gladiator II star recently opened up about the “reverence” he has for Joaquin Phoenix‘s performance as Commodus in the original movie as he revealed some inspirations for his portrayal of Roman emperor Geta.
“For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was something that was in our minds,” explained Quinn to Empire. “It was something we had a reverence for, but we didn’t want to…. soil with some kind of poor rendition.”
Instead, Quinn turned to Philip Seymour Hoffman’s performance in Mission: Impossible III, as well as Gary Oldman in The Fifth Element, whom he said “has this relish for being horrible.”
In the sequel, Emperor Geta rules alongside his brother, Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger), whom Scott described to Empire as “the equivalent of Romulus and Remus” in Roman mythology.
- 8/28/2024
- by Glenn Garner
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ready to go back to Rome? Ridley Scott is returning to the Colosseum for a fresh bout of gladiatorial combat in long-awaited sequel Gladiator II – ready to conjure up more breathtaking battles, and another gripping revenge story. The new issue of Empire is nearly here, set to transport you into the heart of the action – on newsstands from Thursday 29 August. Order a copy online here.
But before the magazine hits the shelves, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Gladiator II
Ready to be entertained? Empire steps into the arena with Ridley Scott to talk the wild making of his historical epic sequel – speaking to new hero Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and the returning Connie Nielsen. Armour up!
Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola doesn’t do things by halves. In a major new interview, he tells Empire about the 40-year journey to bring his future-America-meets-Roman-Empire fable to the...
But before the magazine hits the shelves, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
Gladiator II
Ready to be entertained? Empire steps into the arena with Ridley Scott to talk the wild making of his historical epic sequel – speaking to new hero Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and the returning Connie Nielsen. Armour up!
Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola doesn’t do things by halves. In a major new interview, he tells Empire about the 40-year journey to bring his future-America-meets-Roman-Empire fable to the...
- 8/28/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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Production is starting on the sequel to the 2021 action film “Nobody”, which will see Bob Odenkirk reprise his role as Hutch Mansell. Director Timo Tjahjanto, known for the Indonesian thriller “The Night Comes for Us”, has shared the first behind-the-scenes photos from the set on social media.
The original “Nobody” told the story of Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary suburban dad. But when two thieves broke into his home, Hutch’s dormant combat skills were unleashed as he went after the criminals. It was revealed that Hutch actually had a violent past that was full of mysteries. The movie was a critical and box office hit, making over $57 million worldwide against a $16 million budget.
Grateful is an understatement.#Nobody2 pic.twitter.com/SuOUlTVQyI
— Timo Tjahjanto (@Timobros) August 26, 2024
Many key people from the first film are returning. Derek Kolstad, creator of the “John Wick” franchise, is writing the sequel script. Aaron Rabin,...
The original “Nobody” told the story of Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary suburban dad. But when two thieves broke into his home, Hutch’s dormant combat skills were unleashed as he went after the criminals. It was revealed that Hutch actually had a violent past that was full of mysteries. The movie was a critical and box office hit, making over $57 million worldwide against a $16 million budget.
Grateful is an understatement.#Nobody2 pic.twitter.com/SuOUlTVQyI
— Timo Tjahjanto (@Timobros) August 26, 2024
Many key people from the first film are returning. Derek Kolstad, creator of the “John Wick” franchise, is writing the sequel script. Aaron Rabin,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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Greedy People is a dark comedy crime mystery film directed by Potsy Ponciroli from a screenplay by Michael Vukadinovich. The 2024 film is set in a small town and follows two cops as they try to investigate a murder scene where they find a large sum of money and decide to keep it, but their peaceful lives get filled with chaos because of their one bad decision. Greedy People stars Himesh Patel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the lead roles with Lily James, Traci Lords, Joey Lauren Adams, and Simon Rex starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the dark comedy, moral ambiguity, and absurd characters in Greedy People here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Fargo Credit – MGM
Fargo is a dark comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The 1996 film follows Jerry, a down-and-out sales manager in a lot of debt to some dangerous people.
Fargo Credit – MGM
Fargo is a dark comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The 1996 film follows Jerry, a down-and-out sales manager in a lot of debt to some dangerous people.
- 8/24/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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Anyone looking to pick a fight with Gladiator II‘s Pedro Pascal may want to think again, according to his co-star Paul Mescal, who speaks about the actor’s physical prowess in a new interview with Empire.
“I think I’d win in a fight between me and Pedro, but he’s deceptive,” said Mescal. “Pedro is one of the funniest men that I know, but he could f**k s**t up. Like, absolutely categorically. There’s a beast in there for sure.”
Mescal’s comments echo those of Pascal, who in an earlier interview with Vanity Fair, said he came to refer to his co-star as “Brick Wall Paul.”
“He got so strong,” recalled the actor. “I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again. To go up against somebody that fit and that talented and that much younger….”
Empire’s cover story...
“I think I’d win in a fight between me and Pedro, but he’s deceptive,” said Mescal. “Pedro is one of the funniest men that I know, but he could f**k s**t up. Like, absolutely categorically. There’s a beast in there for sure.”
Mescal’s comments echo those of Pascal, who in an earlier interview with Vanity Fair, said he came to refer to his co-star as “Brick Wall Paul.”
“He got so strong,” recalled the actor. “I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again. To go up against somebody that fit and that talented and that much younger….”
Empire’s cover story...
- 8/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Is Denzel Washington nearing an acting retirement from the big screen? In a new interview with Empire magazine to promote his role in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator 2,” the two-time Oscar winner admitted the upcoming swords-and-sandals epic was one of the few movies left to make that still interested him. How many more of these roles exist Washington did not reveal.
“There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in, and I have to be inspired by the filmmaker, and I was tremendously inspired by Ridley,” Washington said about agreeing to star in the “Gladiator” sequel.
It helped that Washington already had a great rapport with Scott from their time making 2007’s “American Gangster” together. The actor said: “We had a great go-round the first go-round and here we are. He’s engaged. He’s excited about life and his next film. He’s an inspiration.
“There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in, and I have to be inspired by the filmmaker, and I was tremendously inspired by Ridley,” Washington said about agreeing to star in the “Gladiator” sequel.
It helped that Washington already had a great rapport with Scott from their time making 2007’s “American Gangster” together. The actor said: “We had a great go-round the first go-round and here we are. He’s engaged. He’s excited about life and his next film. He’s an inspiration.
- 8/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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Every good arena spectacle needs its villain. Gladiator had Joaquin Phoenix’s weaselly Commodus. BBC favourite gameshow Gladiators had Wolf. Now, Ridley Scott’s next Roman epic, Gladiator II, is doubling the hissable-baddie quotient: make way for mad Emperors Geta and Caracalla, twins with insatiable egos who delight in the brutal bloodshed of the Colosseum’s gladiatorial combat. Together – played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger – they’re going to make life particularly difficult for Paul Mescal’s incoming fighter Lucius.
“For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was something that was in our minds,” Quinn tells Empire, speaking on behalf of Hechinger too. “It was something we had a reverence for, but we didn’t want to.... soil with some kind of poor rendition.” Instead, they drew from other performances of delectable, unapologetic villainy – ones you can’t help but get swept up in, even when rooting for the hero.
“For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was something that was in our minds,” Quinn tells Empire, speaking on behalf of Hechinger too. “It was something we had a reverence for, but we didn’t want to.... soil with some kind of poor rendition.” Instead, they drew from other performances of delectable, unapologetic villainy – ones you can’t help but get swept up in, even when rooting for the hero.
- 8/23/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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The filmography of the late, great Tony Scott is packed with Denzel Washington favourites – from Man On Fire and Crimson Tide, to Déjà Vu and Unstoppable. The director and star had a real creative chemistry spanning years, right up until Scott’s untimely death in 2012. And now, for the second time, Washington is collaborating with Scott’s similarly legendary filmmaker brother Ridley, stepping into Gladiator II – their first work together since 2007’s American Gangster.
This time, Washington is donning ancient Roman gear as Macrinus, a wealthy arms dealer who “wants to be Emperor and he’s willing to do anything to get there,” he tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Having worked with both Scott brothers, Washington has experienced their individual brilliance first-hand. “I don’t compare directors,” he says. “You see the different personalities. I suppose they do [have similarities]. On the days when we’re shooting, I’m...
This time, Washington is donning ancient Roman gear as Macrinus, a wealthy arms dealer who “wants to be Emperor and he’s willing to do anything to get there,” he tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Having worked with both Scott brothers, Washington has experienced their individual brilliance first-hand. “I don’t compare directors,” he says. “You see the different personalities. I suppose they do [have similarities]. On the days when we’re shooting, I’m...
- 8/23/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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It’s an undeniable truth universally acknowledged: Ridley Scott has made some of the greatest films of all time. Think about it—Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, Thelma & Louise—these cinematic masterpieces have left indelible marks on the fabric of culture. And this maestro isn’t resting on his laurels. Despite decades of brilliance, Scott shows no signs of slowing down. After last year’s Oscar-nominated Napoleon, he is once again back in the director’s chair.
Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2 | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Yes, you guessed it—we are referring to Gladiator 2. Fans have been clamoring for this sequel for what feels like an eternity, and Scott is promising it’s worth the wait. But of course, there’s a pinch of drama—Russell Crowe, who won an Oscar for his performance in the first film, has earlier expressed his jealousy over his absence from this sequel!
Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2 | Credit: Paramount Pictures
Yes, you guessed it—we are referring to Gladiator 2. Fans have been clamoring for this sequel for what feels like an eternity, and Scott is promising it’s worth the wait. But of course, there’s a pinch of drama—Russell Crowe, who won an Oscar for his performance in the first film, has earlier expressed his jealousy over his absence from this sequel!
- 8/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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Ridley Scott has made some pretty damn good movies (that’s probably an understatement), but he’s already placing Gladiator II among his very best. The long-belated sequel returns to Ancient Rome and the blood-soaked delights of the Colosseum, and although the first movie likely didn’t need a follow-up, it’s never wise to bet against Scott.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever made,” Scott told Empire before correcting himself. “One of the best things. I’ve made a few good ‘uns.” Will Gladiator II find its place among the ranks of Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, and the original Gladiator? Time will tell, but at the very least, I’m certain the film is going to be a good time. “It’s full-bore, brutal action,” Scott teased.
Paul Mescal, who stars as Lucius, said that the Gladiator sequel gave him a chance to break into action territory.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever made,” Scott told Empire before correcting himself. “One of the best things. I’ve made a few good ‘uns.” Will Gladiator II find its place among the ranks of Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, and the original Gladiator? Time will tell, but at the very least, I’m certain the film is going to be a good time. “It’s full-bore, brutal action,” Scott teased.
Paul Mescal, who stars as Lucius, said that the Gladiator sequel gave him a chance to break into action territory.
- 8/22/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Gladiator was special for many reasons. Of course there was the epic arena action, with filmmaker Ridley Scott conjuring the sheer spectacle of those brutal death-matches on the big screen. There was the evocation of Ancient Rome itself, taking audiences to the Colosseum in all its glory. But at the heart of it all was Russell Crowe’s Maximus, the ultimate underdog fighting his way to freedom, kicking back against the Roman regime, and seeking to avenge his wife and child every time he picked up his sword. No pressure, then, for Paul Mescal in Gladiator II – entering the arena and taking centre stage as Lucius, a ferocious new fighter inspired (in multiple ways) by Maximus, 20-plus years later.
Bringing in a fresh protagonist was inevitable, given how Gladiator ends. But Lucius isn’t just inspired by Maximus conceptually – the character literally finds his inspiration having watched Maximus in the...
Bringing in a fresh protagonist was inevitable, given how Gladiator ends. But Lucius isn’t just inspired by Maximus conceptually – the character literally finds his inspiration having watched Maximus in the...
- 8/22/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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It’s undeniable: Ridley Scott has made some of the greatest films of all time. Alien. Blade Runner. Gladiator. Thelma & Louise, just to name a few. And he’s been on one hell of a streak recently, refusing to slow down after decades in the business, wrangling major movies like The Last Duel, House Of Gucci, and Napoleon in the last few years alone. But now – finally – nearly 25 years since he last conjured the Colosseum and the decadent delights of Ancient Rome, he’s about to unleash the film that fans have waited decades for. Yes, it’s time to step back into the arena for Gladiator II – and according to the filmmaker himself, he hasn’t messed it up.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever made,” Scott tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Though, he concedes, he has made several other great movies. “One of the best things.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever made,” Scott tells Empire in the world-exclusive Gladiator II issue. Though, he concedes, he has made several other great movies. “One of the best things.
- 8/22/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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It’s been nearly 25 years since Maximus Decimus Meridius – father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife, you know the rest – stepped into the Colosseum. And when he did, he left everyone entertained. Ridley Scott’s Gladiator stands as one of the filmmaker’s greatest works – taking audiences back to Ancient Rome with full-throttle scenes of bloodthirsty combat, an emotional revenge story, and thunderously epic battles to boot. Now, a quarter of a century later, Scott is thinking about the Roman Empire once again, conjuring a fresh batch of swords, sandals, and seriously huge setpieces for Gladiator II. This time, it’s Paul Mescal’s new underdog hero Lucius stepping up for history’s most brutal spectacle – get ready to enter the arena all over again.
The new issue of Empire takes a world-exclusive deep dive into Gladiator II – going toe-to-toe with some of the sharpest minds in...
The new issue of Empire takes a world-exclusive deep dive into Gladiator II – going toe-to-toe with some of the sharpest minds in...
- 8/22/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
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Back in 2021, actor/comedian Bob Odenkirk – who is best known for playing the role of con artist turned lawyer Saul Goodman on the TV series on Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul – made the unexpected move of playing a retired government assassin in the action thriller Nobody. Doing the unexpected worked out, as Nobody was a success, making $57.5 million at the box office on a budget of $16 million. That was enough to get a sequel greenlit – and now that production has started on that sequel, we figured this was a good time to put together a list of Everything We Know About Nobody 2!
Script
Scripted by John Wick writer Derek Kolstad, Nobody saw Odenkirk playing Hutch Mansell, an office worker and family man who proves to be a capable fighter when facing off with a group of drunk criminals on a bus. He’s a bit too capable,...
Script
Scripted by John Wick writer Derek Kolstad, Nobody saw Odenkirk playing Hutch Mansell, an office worker and family man who proves to be a capable fighter when facing off with a group of drunk criminals on a bus. He’s a bit too capable,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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With "Gladiator II," Sir Ridley Scott will make something rare in his filmography: A direct sequel. This is something he has only done before in "Alien: Covenant." But unlike that movie, "Gladiator II" has been decades in the works, with the script evolving from a bonkers story of resurrection and time travel to a story not featuring Maximus Decimus Meridius at all, much to Russell Crowe's discomfort.
Instead, the story follows Lucius, the young kid from the first movie and the son of Empress Lucilla, as Lucius is sold into slavery and eventually becomes a gladiator. Inspired by the story of Maximus, he decides to take his revenge against twin emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn), in the ring. Revenge in the ring, of course, involves everything from fighting rhinos to participating in the incredibly dangerous and incredibly impressive (and real!) naumachia naval battles. The film boasts...
Instead, the story follows Lucius, the young kid from the first movie and the son of Empress Lucilla, as Lucius is sold into slavery and eventually becomes a gladiator. Inspired by the story of Maximus, he decides to take his revenge against twin emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn), in the ring. Revenge in the ring, of course, involves everything from fighting rhinos to participating in the incredibly dangerous and incredibly impressive (and real!) naumachia naval battles. The film boasts...
- 8/10/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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Colin Hanks has joined the cast of Nobody 2, and according to THR, he might not be playing a good guy.
Nobody 2 will start shooting this month under the direction of Timo Tjahjanto, who is stepping in for the first film’s Ilya Naishuller. Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, the mild-manner family man who keeps his past as a government assassin under wraps. Connie Nielsen is also returning as Hutch’s wife, Becca, as well as Christopher Lloyd as Hutch’s father, a retired FBI agent. It was announced last month that Sharon Stone would be playing the main villain of the sequel.
As for Colin Hanks, THR’s sources say he will be playing a “corrupt sheriff with none-too-nice ambitions” in Nobody 2.
Related Christopher Lloyd to reload his shotgun and defy octogenarian expectations alongside Bob Odenkirk for Nobody 2
The first film was released in 2021 and starred Odenkirk...
Nobody 2 will start shooting this month under the direction of Timo Tjahjanto, who is stepping in for the first film’s Ilya Naishuller. Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell, the mild-manner family man who keeps his past as a government assassin under wraps. Connie Nielsen is also returning as Hutch’s wife, Becca, as well as Christopher Lloyd as Hutch’s father, a retired FBI agent. It was announced last month that Sharon Stone would be playing the main villain of the sequel.
As for Colin Hanks, THR’s sources say he will be playing a “corrupt sheriff with none-too-nice ambitions” in Nobody 2.
Related Christopher Lloyd to reload his shotgun and defy octogenarian expectations alongside Bob Odenkirk for Nobody 2
The first film was released in 2021 and starred Odenkirk...
- 8/9/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Colin Hanks has joined the bone-crunching, skin-splitting cast of Nobody 2, Universal’s sequel to the 2021 surprise hit produced by 87North.
Bob Odenkirk is reprising his role as mild-mannered family man who is secretly a former government assassin, while Sharon Stone is cast as the stone-cold villainess of the piece. Connie Nielsen and Christopher Lloyd are reprising their roles of the family man’s wife and father, respectively.
Plot details are being kept secret, but sources say that Hanks will play a corrupt sheriff with none too nice ambitions.
Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto, known for his horror and action fare such as May the Devil Take You and segments of the V/H/S installments, is directing the feature, which shoots this month. The screenplay is by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk and Umair Aleem.
Odenkirk is also producing the action thriller, joining Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, who are producing via their Universal-based 87North.
Bob Odenkirk is reprising his role as mild-mannered family man who is secretly a former government assassin, while Sharon Stone is cast as the stone-cold villainess of the piece. Connie Nielsen and Christopher Lloyd are reprising their roles of the family man’s wife and father, respectively.
Plot details are being kept secret, but sources say that Hanks will play a corrupt sheriff with none too nice ambitions.
Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto, known for his horror and action fare such as May the Devil Take You and segments of the V/H/S installments, is directing the feature, which shoots this month. The screenplay is by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk and Umair Aleem.
Odenkirk is also producing the action thriller, joining Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, who are producing via their Universal-based 87North.
- 8/9/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Ridley Scott has been very active these past few years delivering film after film of varying genres. The master filmmaker has been entertaining audiences since the 70s and some of his films like Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator have become some of the most iconic films of all time. However, the director’s recent works have not lived up to the audience’s expectations.
Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator | DreamWorks Pictures
After films like The Last Duel, House of Gucci and Napoleon not doing well at the box office, Scott is aiming to strike back with Gladiator II. The film is a sequel to the beloved 2000 film Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. The sequel will see the return of some familiar characters from the first film. However, Djimon Hounsou’s Juba will not make an appearance in the hotly anticipated sequel.
Gladiator Fans Won’t...
Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator | DreamWorks Pictures
After films like The Last Duel, House of Gucci and Napoleon not doing well at the box office, Scott is aiming to strike back with Gladiator II. The film is a sequel to the beloved 2000 film Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. The sequel will see the return of some familiar characters from the first film. However, Djimon Hounsou’s Juba will not make an appearance in the hotly anticipated sequel.
Gladiator Fans Won’t...
- 8/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
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Are you not entertained? Watch the new trailer for Gladiator II, and we promise that you most certainly will be. Over two decades after Russell Crowe’s Maximus stepped into the arena in Ridley Scott’s award-winning, instant classic historical drama, the director is returning to Rome. The new movie will focus on Lucius, son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla from the first film, played now by Aftersun and All Of Us Strangers’ star Paul Mescal. Take a deep breath, and watch the trailer now:
Phew. Still with us? That is three minutes of pure gladiatorial adrenaline, indicating that even at age 86, Scott can still deliver a film of truly epic proportions. It begins with a flashback to the first movie, a voiceover from Mescal’s Lucius setting the scene. “I remember that day,” he says. “I never forgot it – that a slave could take revenge against an Emperor.”
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Phew. Still with us? That is three minutes of pure gladiatorial adrenaline, indicating that even at age 86, Scott can still deliver a film of truly epic proportions. It begins with a flashback to the first movie, a voiceover from Mescal’s Lucius setting the scene. “I remember that day,” he says. “I never forgot it – that a slave could take revenge against an Emperor.”
Far from home,...
- 8/4/2024
- by Sophie Butcher
- Empire - Movies
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Whether you feel Ridley Scott's Best Picture winner "Gladiator" is a red-blooded, fist-pumping swords and sandals brouhaha or a "muddy, fuzzy, and indistinct" affair, we can surely all agree it's got a killer cast. Russell Crowe as the stoic hero Maximus, playing the role that snagged him an Oscar a year after he should've won for "The Insider," is the calm at the center of the storm. He has to be a little boring, otherwise he wouldn't work as the foil to Joaquin Phoenix's larger-than-life turn as Commodus.
The rest of the ensemble is wall-to-wall veterans firing on all cylinders, including Connie Nielsen as Maximus' incorruptible ex and Commodus' sister Lucilla, Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius (playing the Roman emperor as a frail old man finally forced to reckon with his bloody legacy), Djimon Hounsou as Maximus' confidante, fellow enslaved arena fighter, and all-around good guy, Juba, and...
The rest of the ensemble is wall-to-wall veterans firing on all cylinders, including Connie Nielsen as Maximus' incorruptible ex and Commodus' sister Lucilla, Richard Harris as Marcus Aurelius (playing the Roman emperor as a frail old man finally forced to reckon with his bloody legacy), Djimon Hounsou as Maximus' confidante, fellow enslaved arena fighter, and all-around good guy, Juba, and...
- 8/4/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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This article contains mild spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine."
When the trailers first dropped for "Deadpool & Wolverine," one of the biggest box office hits of 2024, fans were immediately consumed with trying to figure out which of their favorite superheroes was going to pop up with cameos. Audiences already knew that Jennifer Garner would be reprising her role as Elektra, but who would join her? Just when it seemed as if the fancasting predictions had finally hit their peak, a second "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer hit the timelines. With only a week until the film arrived in theaters, Marvel drummed up even more hype for the long-awaited team-up of Wade Wilson and Logan with the reveal of what appeared to be a mysterious Deadpool variant, Lady Deadpool.
Lady Deadpool is the main female variant of Deadpool from the alternate timeline Earth-3010. The trailer (and subsequent movie) showed her in a Deadpool suit with a long,...
When the trailers first dropped for "Deadpool & Wolverine," one of the biggest box office hits of 2024, fans were immediately consumed with trying to figure out which of their favorite superheroes was going to pop up with cameos. Audiences already knew that Jennifer Garner would be reprising her role as Elektra, but who would join her? Just when it seemed as if the fancasting predictions had finally hit their peak, a second "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer hit the timelines. With only a week until the film arrived in theaters, Marvel drummed up even more hype for the long-awaited team-up of Wade Wilson and Logan with the reveal of what appeared to be a mysterious Deadpool variant, Lady Deadpool.
Lady Deadpool is the main female variant of Deadpool from the alternate timeline Earth-3010. The trailer (and subsequent movie) showed her in a Deadpool suit with a long,...
- 8/1/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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Great Scott! With every new bit of Nobody 2 news, things just keep looking better and better for Universal and 87North's upcoming action thriller. Just last week, we shared the exciting announcement that Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone is set to play the lead villain in Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto's (The Night Comes For Us) eagerly anticipated sequel. And before that, we got confirmation that Bob Odenkirk is getting ready to rock and roll once again as assassin-turned-family-man-turned-assassin-again Hutch Mansell in the geriaction flick follow-up. Now, per Deadline's reporting, we know that Back To The Future legend Christopher Lloyd will be back as Hutch's shotgun-toting, retired FBI agent father David Mansell in the latest Nobody joint.
Hot on the heels of scoring an Emmy nomination for his role as Larry Arbuckle in Prime Video dramedy Hacks, Lloyd isn't the only Mansell family member confirmed to be returning in Deadline's report either.
Hot on the heels of scoring an Emmy nomination for his role as Larry Arbuckle in Prime Video dramedy Hacks, Lloyd isn't the only Mansell family member confirmed to be returning in Deadline's report either.
- 7/31/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
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Talk about getting the band back together! After going toe-to-toe with a legion of gun-toting criminals in 2021’s Nobody, Christopher Lloyd will reload his shotgun to star alongside Bob Odenkirk in the highly anticipated sequel, Nobody 2. The veteran actor known for his show-stopping roles in Robert Zemeckis’s Back to the Future trilogy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Addams Family, and more will join Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, and Sharon Stone for the action-packed spy thriller.
Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto helms Nobody 2 based on a screenplay written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. Nobody surprised the box office by grossing $57.5 million after spending $16 million on production. Fans of Odenkirk’s bullet-riddled thriller have waited patiently for the sequel to take shape, with all-time high hype to see Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell back on screens.
In Nobody, Bob Odenkirk plays Hutch Mansell, a seemingly mild-mannered former government...
Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto helms Nobody 2 based on a screenplay written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. Nobody surprised the box office by grossing $57.5 million after spending $16 million on production. Fans of Odenkirk’s bullet-riddled thriller have waited patiently for the sequel to take shape, with all-time high hype to see Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell back on screens.
In Nobody, Bob Odenkirk plays Hutch Mansell, a seemingly mild-mannered former government...
- 7/31/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Exclusive: Fresh off his Emmy nomination for Hacks, Christopher Lloyd has been set to return for Universal Pictures and 87North’s action sequel Nobody 2.
The Back to the Future legend joins Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, and Sharon Stone in the next installment.
Timo Tjahjanto is set to direct the film from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. Universal is due to release the film in theaters on August 15, 2025.
Nobody, a box office hit in 2021, followed Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk), a docile family man who slowly reveals his true character after his house gets burgled, leading him into a bloody war with a Russian crime boss. Lloyd played Hutch’s father and a retired FBI agent, and will return in that role.
Plot details are being kept under wraps on the sequel but the project reunites the producers of the original: Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, known for The Fall Guy,...
The Back to the Future legend joins Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, and Sharon Stone in the next installment.
Timo Tjahjanto is set to direct the film from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk, and Umair Aleem. Universal is due to release the film in theaters on August 15, 2025.
Nobody, a box office hit in 2021, followed Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk), a docile family man who slowly reveals his true character after his house gets burgled, leading him into a bloody war with a Russian crime boss. Lloyd played Hutch’s father and a retired FBI agent, and will return in that role.
Plot details are being kept under wraps on the sequel but the project reunites the producers of the original: Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, known for The Fall Guy,...
- 7/31/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Ridley Scott has delivered some epic battle scenes in his films, from the Battle of Kerak in 2005’s “Kingdom of Heaven” to the Battle of Austerlitz in 2023’s “Napoleon.” But his upcoming sequel to “Gladiator” features an action sequence that’s larger than anything he’s done in the past, according to the legendary filmmaker.
“We begin the film with probably the biggest action sequence I’ve ever done,” Scott told Empire in a recent interview. “Probably bigger than anything in ‘Napoleon.’”
“Gladiator 2” stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus, the original film’s antagonist played by Joaquin Phoenix. Set years after 2000’s “Gladiator,” the sequel sees Lucius living as a young adult in the northern African region of Numidia, where he was sent by his mother as a child. Events bring Lucius back to Rome as a gladiator, where he...
“We begin the film with probably the biggest action sequence I’ve ever done,” Scott told Empire in a recent interview. “Probably bigger than anything in ‘Napoleon.’”
“Gladiator 2” stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus, the original film’s antagonist played by Joaquin Phoenix. Set years after 2000’s “Gladiator,” the sequel sees Lucius living as a young adult in the northern African region of Numidia, where he was sent by his mother as a child. Events bring Lucius back to Rome as a gladiator, where he...
- 7/29/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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Ridley Scott is promising the biggest action sequence he’s ever done in his upcoming film, “Gladiator II.” And fans won’t even have to wait long, as the director revealed that it all jumps off right when the sequel starts.
“We begin the film with probably the biggest action sequence I’ve ever done,” Scott told Empire in an interview out Monday. “Probably bigger than anything in ‘Napoleon.’”
While he didn’t give too many details about the scene itself, he did share that Lucius (Paul Mescal) will be taking on a rhinoceros in the highly anticipated movie — computerized, of course.
“Computerisation and AI — you have to embrace it,” Scott explained. “I can have a computer read every molecule and wrinkle on a rhino and then cut it on a thick piece of plastic, absolutely as a rhino’s body, which is then tailored to a skeleton shape.”
He...
“We begin the film with probably the biggest action sequence I’ve ever done,” Scott told Empire in an interview out Monday. “Probably bigger than anything in ‘Napoleon.’”
While he didn’t give too many details about the scene itself, he did share that Lucius (Paul Mescal) will be taking on a rhinoceros in the highly anticipated movie — computerized, of course.
“Computerisation and AI — you have to embrace it,” Scott explained. “I can have a computer read every molecule and wrinkle on a rhino and then cut it on a thick piece of plastic, absolutely as a rhino’s body, which is then tailored to a skeleton shape.”
He...
- 7/29/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
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Nobody 2, the sequel to 2021’s fun and fierce action film, starring Bob Odenkirk as a mild-mannered retired assassin who returns to his former life after a botched home invasion, is getting a significant update with confirmation that Sharon Stone is joining the cast for a villainous role. For Hutch Mansell’s (Bob Odenkirk) sake, I hope Stone isn’t within arms reach of an ice pick.
Sharon Stone’s inclusion is the latest bit of fantastic news for this highly-anticipated sequel after learning that Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto helms the film based on a screenplay written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk and, Umair Aleem. Nobody surprised the box office by grossing $57.5 million after spending $16 million on production. Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, and Aleksey Serebryakov also star in Nobody, though it’s undetermined if Nielsen or Lloyd will return for the sequel. However, considering how Nobody ended, I’d...
Sharon Stone’s inclusion is the latest bit of fantastic news for this highly-anticipated sequel after learning that Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto helms the film based on a screenplay written by Derek Kolstad, Aaron Rabin, Odenkirk and, Umair Aleem. Nobody surprised the box office by grossing $57.5 million after spending $16 million on production. Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, and Aleksey Serebryakov also star in Nobody, though it’s undetermined if Nielsen or Lloyd will return for the sequel. However, considering how Nobody ended, I’d...
- 7/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
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Bob Odenkirk will return in an upcoming sequel to the John Wick-style action-thriller Nobody, and THR reports today that Sharon Stone will be playing the film’s new villain.
As we recently learned, Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us, May the Devil Take You, V/H/S/94) will be taking over as the director of Nobody 2 for Universal Pictures.
Universal will release Nobody 2 in theaters August 15, 2025.
Alongside Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen will also be back for Nobody 2. The sequel’s script will be written by Derek Kolstad alongside Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk and Umair Aleem.
Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry) directed the first film, released in 2021. Bob Odenkirk starred as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband. A nobody.
But when two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son,...
As we recently learned, Timo Tjahjanto (The Night Comes for Us, May the Devil Take You, V/H/S/94) will be taking over as the director of Nobody 2 for Universal Pictures.
Universal will release Nobody 2 in theaters August 15, 2025.
Alongside Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen will also be back for Nobody 2. The sequel’s script will be written by Derek Kolstad alongside Aaron Rabin, Bob Odenkirk and Umair Aleem.
Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry) directed the first film, released in 2021. Bob Odenkirk starred as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad and husband. A nobody.
But when two thieves break into his suburban home one night, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son,...
- 7/22/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Ridley Scott isn't exactly a stickler for historical accuracy. Though the director is known for overseeing a fair few historical epics, from the original "Gladiator" to "Napoleon," the famously crotchety filmmaker also doesn't shackle himself to the real-life historical record. With "Napoleon," for instance, Scott decided researching the titular emperor's life in books was entirely unnecessary. Unsurprisingly, then, the Joaquin Phoenix-led epic contained a few striking moments that, in reality, sort of happened but didn't.
This is nothing new for Scott. Back in 2000, "Gladiator" debuted with Russell Crowe in the lead role of Maximus. But while Scott hired several historical advisors to ensure much of the film was as true to history as possible, Maximus himself was not a real-life person. Rather, he was a conglomeration of various historical figures. So, while he has an obvious respect for history, Ridley Scott is clearly a director first and foremost, which...
This is nothing new for Scott. Back in 2000, "Gladiator" debuted with Russell Crowe in the lead role of Maximus. But while Scott hired several historical advisors to ensure much of the film was as true to history as possible, Maximus himself was not a real-life person. Rather, he was a conglomeration of various historical figures. So, while he has an obvious respect for history, Ridley Scott is clearly a director first and foremost, which...
- 7/21/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
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Finally, the first trailer has landed for the long-awaited sequel “Gladiator 2” and it looks totally sweet! Director Ridley Scott is taking us back to ancient Rome with an awesome new cast led by Paul Mescal.
This time around, there are two emperors ruling which means drama and rivalry between brothers Caracalla and Geta. Historically things got real bad between them. Denzel Washington also stars as an arms dealer with a score to settle against the emperors.
Connie Nielsen returns as Lucius’s mom to connect it to the original flick. And Pedro Pascal joins in as a general who will clearly play a big role in Lucius’s story. You just know when he’s involved it’ll be full of action and twists.
Some fans debated the use of modern music in the trailer. But whether you love that touch or not, it’s clear Ridley Scott aims...
This time around, there are two emperors ruling which means drama and rivalry between brothers Caracalla and Geta. Historically things got real bad between them. Denzel Washington also stars as an arms dealer with a score to settle against the emperors.
Connie Nielsen returns as Lucius’s mom to connect it to the original flick. And Pedro Pascal joins in as a general who will clearly play a big role in Lucius’s story. You just know when he’s involved it’ll be full of action and twists.
Some fans debated the use of modern music in the trailer. But whether you love that touch or not, it’s clear Ridley Scott aims...
- 7/13/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
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The legacy of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was such that a young Russell Crowe was overnight taught to regard himself as a celebrity of great public standing. He was no longer a wet-behind-the-ears Aussie, out trying his luck in Hollywood. The momentous shift in history that defined the launch of the film immediately cleaved the industry into two eras: pre and post-Gladiator.
Gladiator (2000) [Credit Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures]
Ridley Scott, on the other hand, was recognized as a kingmaker. The ensemble cast of that film, including Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Richard Harris, and Oliver Reed were immortalized in the chapters of Hollywood history. 24 years later, Scott is here to fulfill another prophecy with Gladiator II.
Russell Crowe Takes a Stand Against His Return
A quarter century after Russell Crowe‘s life took a hard left from the path of an aspiring actor and was instead turned into an overnight phenomenon, Gladiator II...
Gladiator (2000) [Credit Universal Pictures/DreamWorks Pictures]
Ridley Scott, on the other hand, was recognized as a kingmaker. The ensemble cast of that film, including Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Richard Harris, and Oliver Reed were immortalized in the chapters of Hollywood history. 24 years later, Scott is here to fulfill another prophecy with Gladiator II.
Russell Crowe Takes a Stand Against His Return
A quarter century after Russell Crowe‘s life took a hard left from the path of an aspiring actor and was instead turned into an overnight phenomenon, Gladiator II...
- 7/12/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
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Exclusive: A lotta people around the world watched the official trailer for Paramount’s Gladiator II in its first 24 hours after dropping Tuesday. So much so that it outstripped the debut trailer traffic of the studio’s own Top Gun: Maverick. You’ll remember Top Gun: Maverick posted a three-day U.S. box office opening of $126.7 million.
The Ridley Scott-directed sequel to 2000’s Gladiator was viewed by 128 million around the world across social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X in its first 24 hours. Top Gun: Maverick generated 75 million views during the same time span.
In the U.S., the Gladiator II reached a peak trend of No. 1 on X and ranked No. 2 on Google’s U.S. Daily Search Trend list at the 24-hour mark. Today, the trailer continues to trend on YouTube, two days after its launch.
Current views for the trailer for Gladiator II, which opens in theaters on Friday,...
The Ridley Scott-directed sequel to 2000’s Gladiator was viewed by 128 million around the world across social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and X in its first 24 hours. Top Gun: Maverick generated 75 million views during the same time span.
In the U.S., the Gladiator II reached a peak trend of No. 1 on X and ranked No. 2 on Google’s U.S. Daily Search Trend list at the 24-hour mark. Today, the trailer continues to trend on YouTube, two days after its launch.
Current views for the trailer for Gladiator II, which opens in theaters on Friday,...
- 7/12/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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While the Best Supporting Actress Oscar is often awarded to an ingenue, like the 2022 winner Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”), it can also be a way to reward a more seasoned performer. In 2024, Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Leftovers”) won on her first nomination A year earlier Jamie Lee Curtis had reaped her first Oscar bid at age 64 and prevailed for “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” In 2021 Youn Yuh-jung, who is renowned in her native South Korea, won at age 73 for her first English film, “Minari.” And in 2020, the academy honored past nominee Laura Dern who finally took home an Oscar for her scene-stealing performance in “Marriage Story.” (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2025 Oscar predictions for Best Supporting Actress.)
While Dern was clearly a featured player in her picture, two of her rival nominees, Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie, could easily have submitted themselves in lead for their roles in “Little Women” and “Bombshell” respectively.
While Dern was clearly a featured player in her picture, two of her rival nominees, Florence Pugh and Margot Robbie, could easily have submitted themselves in lead for their roles in “Little Women” and “Bombshell” respectively.
- 7/11/2024
- by Paul Sheehan and Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
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The Gladiator movie from 2000 was one of the most epic masterpieces ever made, delivering the ultimate cinematic experience that could never be replicated in any other movie. In fact, even actress Connie Nielsen, who played the iconic Lucilla in the original film and would be returning in the sequel, couldn’t help but admit just how irreplaceable that action/adventure piece of work is.
Russell Crowe in Gladiator. | Credit: DreamWorks Distribution.
According to what Nielsen shared from her experience of working on the movie, lead performers Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix left no stone unturned throughout their time playing Maximus and Commodus respectively. If anything, Nielsen feels that their portrayal coupled with sheer determination is proof that recreating the 2000 smash-hit would indeed be an incredibly tough task!
Connie Nielsen is All Praise for 2000’s Gladiator‘s Lead Stars
Back when Gladiator was released in 2000, Crowe was seen stepping in as Maximus Decimus Meridius,...
Russell Crowe in Gladiator. | Credit: DreamWorks Distribution.
According to what Nielsen shared from her experience of working on the movie, lead performers Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix left no stone unturned throughout their time playing Maximus and Commodus respectively. If anything, Nielsen feels that their portrayal coupled with sheer determination is proof that recreating the 2000 smash-hit would indeed be an incredibly tough task!
Connie Nielsen is All Praise for 2000’s Gladiator‘s Lead Stars
Back when Gladiator was released in 2000, Crowe was seen stepping in as Maximus Decimus Meridius,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
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Ridley Scott had an entirely different idea for Gladiator 2. When the first film became a huge success, even winning Oscars, Scott and team planned a sequel film by retconning Crowe’s death in the film. Scott will never reveal the story that Nick Cave had written for the earlier sequel plans. However, he explained the first shot of the film that could’ve potentially brought back Crowe.
Paul Mescal as Lucius in a still from Gladiator II | Paramount Pictures
Scott’s Gladiator II is coming to theaters this Christmas without the involvement of Russell Crowe. Paul Mescal will play the lead, a grown-up Lucius, in a story that is written by David Scarpa.
Ridley Scott Would Never Reveal His Plan To Potentially Bring Back Russell Crowe’s Maximus Russell Crowe in a still from Gladiator | DreamWorks Pictures/Universal Pictures
Before Ridley Scott picked Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal to...
Paul Mescal as Lucius in a still from Gladiator II | Paramount Pictures
Scott’s Gladiator II is coming to theaters this Christmas without the involvement of Russell Crowe. Paul Mescal will play the lead, a grown-up Lucius, in a story that is written by David Scarpa.
Ridley Scott Would Never Reveal His Plan To Potentially Bring Back Russell Crowe’s Maximus Russell Crowe in a still from Gladiator | DreamWorks Pictures/Universal Pictures
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- 7/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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Ridley Scott’s first Gladiator movie was a historical epic that is remembered as a classic of modern cinema. With Russel Crowe’s and Joaquin Phoenix’s amazing performances, the film became a piece of history, both literally and symbolically, and is lauded as one of the best movies of all time.
Now, more than 20 years after the original movie, we are getting ready for the sequel, Gladiator II, which is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and will star Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus, a character from the first movie. He is joined by Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, who form a stellar main cast of Scott’s movie.
The first official trailer for the upcoming movie was released several days ago, as we have reported, and while the situation seemed to be fine, some sources are reporting that the trailer currently has more dislikes than likes on YouTube,...
Now, more than 20 years after the original movie, we are getting ready for the sequel, Gladiator II, which is set to be released on November 22, 2024, and will star Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus, a character from the first movie. He is joined by Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington, who form a stellar main cast of Scott’s movie.
The first official trailer for the upcoming movie was released several days ago, as we have reported, and while the situation seemed to be fine, some sources are reporting that the trailer currently has more dislikes than likes on YouTube,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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Paul Mescal hopes the same-day release of Gladiator II and Wicked will be the sequel to Barbenheimer.
Last year, Barbie and Oppenheimer were released on the same day, becoming a box office phenomenon. The Greta Gerwig-directed film opened with $162M, and the Christopher Nolan film opened with $82.4M.
Mescal is manifesting that audiences will go to the box office later this year to see both films on the weekend starting Friday, November 22.
“Wickdiator doesn’t really roll off the tongue does it? I think my preference would probably be Glicked if it has a similar effect to what it did for Barbie and Oppenheimer,” Mescal said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Mescal continued, “It would be amazing ’cause I think the films couldn’t be more polar opposites and it worked in that context previously. So fingers crossed people come out and see both films on opening weekend.
Last year, Barbie and Oppenheimer were released on the same day, becoming a box office phenomenon. The Greta Gerwig-directed film opened with $162M, and the Christopher Nolan film opened with $82.4M.
Mescal is manifesting that audiences will go to the box office later this year to see both films on the weekend starting Friday, November 22.
“Wickdiator doesn’t really roll off the tongue does it? I think my preference would probably be Glicked if it has a similar effect to what it did for Barbie and Oppenheimer,” Mescal said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
Mescal continued, “It would be amazing ’cause I think the films couldn’t be more polar opposites and it worked in that context previously. So fingers crossed people come out and see both films on opening weekend.
- 7/10/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
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If your only introduction to the Indian Film Industry is S. S. Rajamouli‘s Rrr, prepare for another bloody ride in Kill. The Hindi language film is one of the most violent and gory films ever made. Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the 2024 film follows the story of Amrit, an army commando who is on a train to New Delhi, but his train ride becomes a blood-filled journey when a couple of bandits come on board. Kill stars Lakshya in the lead role, with Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Adrija Sinha, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Harsh Chhaya starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore, brilliant action sequences, unapologetic violence, non-stop deaths, and an incredible story in Kill, here are some similar action films you should watch next.
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John Wick is a high-octane action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad.
John Wick Credit – Lionsgate Movies
John Wick is a high-octane action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad.
- 7/10/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
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The first trailer for Gladiator 2 has recently been released, and the digital Colosseum is already buzzing with differing opinions as Ridley Scott’s film promises to be a thundering spectacle.
The upcoming movie will not feature Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, who died at the end of the previous installment. Rather, it will carry on Maximus’ legacy and concentrate on Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus. Along with popular actor Pedro Pascal and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, the sequel will also star Joseph Quinn.
Paul Mescal in Gladiator II / Paramount Pictures
Yet, despite the smorgasbord of sensational battles fit, there’s a discordant note in the symphony of chaos—a rap anthem by Jay-Z and Ye, No Church in the Wild—that sticks out like a sore thumb in ancient Rome.
Gladiator 2: Will Ridley Scott’s One Decision Sink This Sequel?
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The upcoming movie will not feature Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, who died at the end of the previous installment. Rather, it will carry on Maximus’ legacy and concentrate on Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus. Along with popular actor Pedro Pascal and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, the sequel will also star Joseph Quinn.
Paul Mescal in Gladiator II / Paramount Pictures
Yet, despite the smorgasbord of sensational battles fit, there’s a discordant note in the symphony of chaos—a rap anthem by Jay-Z and Ye, No Church in the Wild—that sticks out like a sore thumb in ancient Rome.
Gladiator 2: Will Ridley Scott’s One Decision Sink This Sequel?
Few trailers can stir the pot...
- 7/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
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While it seems like Barbenheimer was one of those phenomenons that will never be replicated, Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One have a chance to bring the same friendly competition to the big screen later this year.
Both films hit theaters ahead of Thanksgiving week, making way for a Barbenheimer part two — and Gladiator II star Paul Mescal is here for it.
“Wickdiator doesn’t really roll off the tongue, does it? I think my preference would probably be Glicked if it has a similar effect to what it did for Barbie and Oppenheimer,” the Oscar nominee told Entertainment Tonight. “It would be amazing ’cause I think the films couldn’t be more polar opposites, and it worked in that context previously. So, fingers crossed people come out and see both films on opening weekend.”
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel takes place several decades after the events of the first film,...
Both films hit theaters ahead of Thanksgiving week, making way for a Barbenheimer part two — and Gladiator II star Paul Mescal is here for it.
“Wickdiator doesn’t really roll off the tongue, does it? I think my preference would probably be Glicked if it has a similar effect to what it did for Barbie and Oppenheimer,” the Oscar nominee told Entertainment Tonight. “It would be amazing ’cause I think the films couldn’t be more polar opposites, and it worked in that context previously. So, fingers crossed people come out and see both films on opening weekend.”
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel takes place several decades after the events of the first film,...
- 7/9/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Paramount has released its first trailer for ‘Gladiator II,’ the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 historical drama that took the world by storm, and it’s shaping up to have an all-star cast worthy of the legendary franchise (the original film is #36 on IMDb’s Top 250 Movies chart). Director Ridley Scott has assembled an impressive ensemble of veteran stars and rising talents to bring the next chapter of this ancient Roman saga to life. Who are the players? IMDb has broken down the trailer to give fans the scoop on the cast and characters.
Paul Mescal as Lucius
Leading the way is Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who we saw as a young boy shadowing the legendary gladiator Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) in the original film. Mescal gained popularity starring opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in the Hulu series “Normal People,” and since then the actor has quickly become one of Hollywood's hottest young stars. More recently, he costarred with Andrew Scott in ‘All of Us Strangers’ and gained an Oscar nomination for his role in ‘Aftersun.’ ‘Gladiator II’ is a huge opportunity for Mescal to cement himself as a leading man on the big screen.
Denzel Washington as Macrinus
Acting royalty Denzel Washington needs no introduction, and the two-time Oscar winner joins the cast as the Roman emperor Macrinus. A powerful ruler of the Roman Empire should be a juicy role for Washington to sink his teeth into, judging by the way he chews up the scenery in the trailer.
Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius
Pedro Pascal continues his meteoric rise with a key role as Marcus Acacius, a Roman general. Fresh off the massive success of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Pascal will lend his leading man charisma and geek cred to this sword-and-sandal epic in a supporting role as the target of Mescal’s revenge.
Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta
Joseph Quinn is best known for his stint as Eddie Munson, the beloved metalhead from Season 4 of “Stranger Things.” That role earned him the top spot on IMDb’s STARmeter for three weeks straight in 2022. He’s currently the most popular cast member from ‘Gladiator II’ on IMDb, thanks to his current hit, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ in which he costars with Lupita Nyong’o. In ‘Gladiator II,’ he'll play the villainous Emperor Geta in a role that will likely draw comparisons to Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the first ‘Gladiator.’
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
Connie Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla from the original ‘Gladiator,’ bringing gravitas and history to the sprawling story. Her regal presence should anchor the film's family dynamics. Fans may also recognize Nielsen from her role as Hippolyta in DC’s ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’
Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla
Fred Hechinger, the talented young actor who had key roles in Season 1 of “The White Lotus” and in Netflix’s ‘Fear Street’ trilogy and recently starred in the indie comedy ‘Thelma,’ takes a very different turn here as the insane Emperor Caracalla. From his wild performance seen in the trailer, Hechinger will get to demonstrate his range as an antagonist.
With an ensemble blending decorated veterans like Washington and Pascal with hot new stars like Mescal and Quinn, ‘Gladiator II’ has a cast befitting its huge ambitions to revive one of cinema's most acclaimed franchises. Fans can look forward to this impressive line-up of talent facing off in the Colosseum when the film hits theaters in November 2024.
Watch the trailer on IMDb....
Paul Mescal as Lucius
Leading the way is Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla, who we saw as a young boy shadowing the legendary gladiator Maximus (played by Russell Crowe) in the original film. Mescal gained popularity starring opposite Daisy Edgar-Jones in the Hulu series “Normal People,” and since then the actor has quickly become one of Hollywood's hottest young stars. More recently, he costarred with Andrew Scott in ‘All of Us Strangers’ and gained an Oscar nomination for his role in ‘Aftersun.’ ‘Gladiator II’ is a huge opportunity for Mescal to cement himself as a leading man on the big screen.
Denzel Washington as Macrinus
Acting royalty Denzel Washington needs no introduction, and the two-time Oscar winner joins the cast as the Roman emperor Macrinus. A powerful ruler of the Roman Empire should be a juicy role for Washington to sink his teeth into, judging by the way he chews up the scenery in the trailer.
Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius
Pedro Pascal continues his meteoric rise with a key role as Marcus Acacius, a Roman general. Fresh off the massive success of HBO’s “The Last of Us,” Pascal will lend his leading man charisma and geek cred to this sword-and-sandal epic in a supporting role as the target of Mescal’s revenge.
Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta
Joseph Quinn is best known for his stint as Eddie Munson, the beloved metalhead from Season 4 of “Stranger Things.” That role earned him the top spot on IMDb’s STARmeter for three weeks straight in 2022. He’s currently the most popular cast member from ‘Gladiator II’ on IMDb, thanks to his current hit, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One,’ in which he costars with Lupita Nyong’o. In ‘Gladiator II,’ he'll play the villainous Emperor Geta in a role that will likely draw comparisons to Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the first ‘Gladiator.’
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
Connie Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla from the original ‘Gladiator,’ bringing gravitas and history to the sprawling story. Her regal presence should anchor the film's family dynamics. Fans may also recognize Nielsen from her role as Hippolyta in DC’s ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’
Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla
Fred Hechinger, the talented young actor who had key roles in Season 1 of “The White Lotus” and in Netflix’s ‘Fear Street’ trilogy and recently starred in the indie comedy ‘Thelma,’ takes a very different turn here as the insane Emperor Caracalla. From his wild performance seen in the trailer, Hechinger will get to demonstrate his range as an antagonist.
With an ensemble blending decorated veterans like Washington and Pascal with hot new stars like Mescal and Quinn, ‘Gladiator II’ has a cast befitting its huge ambitions to revive one of cinema's most acclaimed franchises. Fans can look forward to this impressive line-up of talent facing off in the Colosseum when the film hits theaters in November 2024.
Watch the trailer on IMDb....
- 7/9/2024
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The official trailer for Gladiator II has just been released. The film stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal; is directed by Ridley Scott; and will be in theaters on November 22, 2024!
Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and...
Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
About The Film
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and...
- 7/9/2024
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Here’s a look at the first official trailer for the highly anticipated Gladiator II.
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
Gladiator II opens in IMAX and theaters on November 22, 2024.
Gladiator’s critical and commercial triumph was cemented by its impressive haul at the 73rd Academy Awards.
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington
Gladiator II opens in IMAX and theaters on November 22, 2024.
Gladiator’s critical and commercial triumph was cemented by its impressive haul at the 73rd Academy Awards.
- 7/9/2024
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24 years after Russell Crowe delivered entertainment in the Roman Colosseum in Ridley Scott's Best Picture-winner "Gladiator," the director is back with a sequel that will be hitting theaters in November. We finally got a look at the "Gladiator II" trailer today and to say that it looks wild would be an understatement. Scott has upped the action while assembling a stellar ensemble cast led by Paul Mescal ("All of Us Strangers"), Pedro Pascal ("The Mandalorian"), and Denzel Washington ("The Equalizer").
While Scott clearly isn't going for overall historical accuracy here, these films are based loosely on what happened in Ancient Rome during these storied gladiator battles. The trailer features some particularly wild moments, including a rhino being let loose in the arena. But the wildest moment comes early when the arena is flooded to simulate a navy battle, with huge war ships and dozens of men duking it out for the Romans to watch.
While Scott clearly isn't going for overall historical accuracy here, these films are based loosely on what happened in Ancient Rome during these storied gladiator battles. The trailer features some particularly wild moments, including a rhino being let loose in the arena. But the wildest moment comes early when the arena is flooded to simulate a navy battle, with huge war ships and dozens of men duking it out for the Romans to watch.
- 7/9/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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Conoce a Lucio. © Paramount Pictures
Paramount ha publicado el primer tráiler de “Gladiator II”, la esperadísima secuela de “Gladiator”.
“Gladiator II” se sitúa 25 años después de los eventos del clásico original de Ridley Scott. Años después de presenciar la muerte del admirado héroe Máximo a manos de su tío, Lucio (Paul Mescal) se ve forzado a entrar en el Coliseo tras ser testigo de la conquista de su hogar por parte de los tiránicos emperadores que dirigen Roma con puño de hierro. Con un corazón desbordante de furia y el futuro del imperio en juego, Lucio debe rememorar su pasado en busca de la fuerza y el honor que devuelvan al pueblo la gloria perdida de Roma.
La película está protagonizada por Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi (retomando su papel como Gracchus de “Gladiator”), con Connie Nielsen (retomando su papel como Lucilla de “Gladiator”) y Denzel Washington.
Paramount ha publicado el primer tráiler de “Gladiator II”, la esperadísima secuela de “Gladiator”.
“Gladiator II” se sitúa 25 años después de los eventos del clásico original de Ridley Scott. Años después de presenciar la muerte del admirado héroe Máximo a manos de su tío, Lucio (Paul Mescal) se ve forzado a entrar en el Coliseo tras ser testigo de la conquista de su hogar por parte de los tiránicos emperadores que dirigen Roma con puño de hierro. Con un corazón desbordante de furia y el futuro del imperio en juego, Lucio debe rememorar su pasado en busca de la fuerza y el honor que devuelvan al pueblo la gloria perdida de Roma.
La película está protagonizada por Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi (retomando su papel como Gracchus de “Gladiator”), con Connie Nielsen (retomando su papel como Lucilla de “Gladiator”) y Denzel Washington.
- 7/9/2024
- by Marta Medina
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Ridley Scott’s Gladiator follow-up film will step into the box office arena at the end of 2024 with a stacked and strong-looking cast.
The recent reset of Wicked’s release date has put Universal’s movie musical up against Gladiator II in a showdown, not unlike that of Barbievs. Oppenheimer. Wicked was previously set to compete with Moana 2 the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Both Mescal and Pedro Pascal have made comments about their preparation for the upcoming film, in which their characters fight each other.
Read on for everything we know about Gladiator II:
When will Gladiator II come out?
The sequel film will arrive in theaters on November 22, 2024.
Related: Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ Movie Poster and Images: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn & Connie Nielsen
Who is in Gladiator II?
Paul Mescal will star as the main character Lucius, son of Lucilla Connie Nielsen). Nielsen...
The recent reset of Wicked’s release date has put Universal’s movie musical up against Gladiator II in a showdown, not unlike that of Barbievs. Oppenheimer. Wicked was previously set to compete with Moana 2 the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Both Mescal and Pedro Pascal have made comments about their preparation for the upcoming film, in which their characters fight each other.
Read on for everything we know about Gladiator II:
When will Gladiator II come out?
The sequel film will arrive in theaters on November 22, 2024.
Related: Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ Movie Poster and Images: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn & Connie Nielsen
Who is in Gladiator II?
Paul Mescal will star as the main character Lucius, son of Lucilla Connie Nielsen). Nielsen...
- 7/9/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
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