Okay we had no idea Denzel Washington was starring in “Gladiator 2” but Vanity Fair has unveiled new first-look photos and now we’re hooked. The images feature Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington. “Gladiator 2,” is set to release on November 22, 2024 from Paramount Pictures.
Check out a snapshot of the film’s characters, in the film’s story that takes place well after the original Russell Crowe story:
- Paul Mescal is Lucius, Maximums’ son from the first film, who hasn’t been seen in 15 years and is presumed dead. This likely leads into him becoming a gladiator where, like his father, no one knows who he was in his past life.
- Pascal is a military commander turned gladiator as punishment.
- Denzel is a former slave who is now a wealthy merchant who does not like the emperors.
- Quinn is co-emperor Caracalla who is supposedly trying to portray a character differently from Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus.
- Connie Nielsen appears to be the lone returning major cast member from the original, playing Lucius’ mother Lucilla.
Check this out, it’s uncertain if Phoenix or Crowe will appear in flashbacks or dream sequences, since they both pretty much died, but the focus is primarily on the new cast and Mescal’s character, Lucius. Photos show Mescal fighting Pascal, suggesting either Pascal’s early demise or a climactic battle scene. Typically, one of the characters should be dead by the end of such a fight, unless a thumbs-up from the emperor spares them.
As for Ridley Scott, who directed the original “Gladiator,” he has had a varied filmography in recent years. His last major film, “Napoleon,” received mixed reviews, and his press tour sparked debate over the importance of historical accuracy. However, Scott has also directed “The Last Duel,” “The Martian,” and episodes of “Raised by Wolves,” showing his versatility.
First look images below.
“Gladiator 2” feels like a must-watch when it hits theaters on November 22.
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