Twin Emperors, Dead Princes, and Bloody Betrayals: The Real History Behind Gladiator II
The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...
Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...
Who is Hanno’s Father? Maximus or Lucius Verus?
Gladiator II serves as a sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning feature Gladiator. The plot takes 16 years after the first movie ...
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Just as Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, an actual Roman emperor, in the 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe, the new characters ...
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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
The 7 Big Ways Gladiator II Connects to Gladiator
There are some unexpected connections between the two Ridley Scott films. The 7 Big Ways Gladiator II Connects to Gladiator ...
Box Office Gets Glicked: ‘Wicked’ Opens to $114M, ‘Gladiator II’ Conquers $55.5M
The pair of films did huge business as Thanksgiving gets underway in the United States. Globally, the movies have earned $164.2 million and $221 million, respectively.
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Do you need to watch Gladiator before watching Gladiator 2? Explained
Gladiator 1 debuted on screens in 2000, and Gladiator 2 was released on 22 November 2024. This makes 24 years since Ridley Scott's version of ancient Rome hit the big screen.
Every Gladiator II actor is in their own wild version of the movie — so let’s rank them
But Gladiator II lives in the shadow of Crowe’s performance, retconning a familial connection between Lucius and Maximus that ...