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In June 2001, developments for a ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'' (2000) follow-up began in the form of potential for either a [[prequel]] or a [[sequel]], with [[David Franzoni]] in early negotiations to once again serve as screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/300/300625p1.html|work=IGN|title=IGN FilmForce Exclusive: David Franzoni in Negotiations for Another Gladiator!|author=Stax|date=June 16, 2001|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226104104/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/300/300625p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> The following year, a sequel was announced to be moving forward with [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]] serving as screenwriter. The plot, set fifteen years later, included the [[Praetorian Guard]]s ruling Rome, and an older-aged Lucius searching for the truth about his biological father. Franzoni signed on as producer, alongside [[Douglas Wick]] and [[Walter Parkes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/372/372042p1.html|work=IGN|title=A Hero Will Rise ... Again|last=Linder|first=Brian|date=September 24, 2002|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226104151/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/372/372042p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> In December 2002, the film's plot was announced to include prequel events regarding the parentage of Lucius, as well as sequel events depicting the resurrection of Maximus. Producers and [[Russell Crowe]] collaboratively and extensively researched ancient Roman beliefs regarding the afterlife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/380/380501p1.html|work=IGN|title=A Hero Will Rise – From the Dead!|author=Stax|date=December 17, 2002|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226105315/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/380/380501p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> By September 2003, [[Ridley Scott]] announced that the script was completed, while confirming that the story would primarily center around the secret son of Maximus, being Lucius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/437/437722p1.html|work=IGN|title=Ridley Talks ''Gladiator 2''|author=Stax|date=September 11, 2003|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226105450/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/437/437722p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref>
In June 2001, developments for a ''[[Gladiator (2000 film)|Gladiator]]'' (2000) follow-up began in the form of potential for either a [[prequel]] or a [[sequel]], with [[David Franzoni]] in early negotiations to once again serve as screenwriter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/300/300625p1.html|work=IGN|title=IGN FilmForce Exclusive: David Franzoni in Negotiations for Another Gladiator!|author=Stax|date=June 16, 2001|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226104104/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/300/300625p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> The following year, a sequel was announced to be moving forward with [[John Logan (writer)|John Logan]] serving as screenwriter. The plot, set fifteen years later, included the [[Praetorian Guard]]s ruling Rome, and an older-aged Lucius searching for the truth about his biological father. Franzoni signed on as producer, alongside [[Douglas Wick]] and [[Walter Parkes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/372/372042p1.html|work=IGN|title=A Hero Will Rise ... Again|last=Linder|first=Brian|date=September 24, 2002|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226104151/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/372/372042p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> In December 2002, the film's plot was announced to include prequel events regarding the parentage of Lucius, as well as sequel events depicting the resurrection of Maximus. Producers and [[Russell Crowe]] collaboratively and extensively researched ancient Roman beliefs regarding the afterlife.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/380/380501p1.html|work=IGN|title=A Hero Will Rise – From the Dead!|author=Stax|date=December 17, 2002|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226105315/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/380/380501p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref> By September 2003, [[Ridley Scott]] announced that the script was completed, while confirming that the story would primarily center around the secret son of Maximus, being Lucius.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/437/437722p1.html|work=IGN|title=Ridley Talks ''Gladiator 2''|author=Stax|date=September 11, 2003|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226105450/http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/437/437722p1.html|archive-date=February 26, 2012}}</ref>


In May 2006, Scott stated that while development on the project continued, the exact story to the film had yet to be figured out. The filmmaker stated that all creative minds that were involved with ''Gladiator'' were working on how to continue from where the story left off. Scott stated that Crowe had favored a fantasy element with bringing Maximus back to life, while Scott believed that a grounded, historical approach was the better option. While he believed the film would not be made, he confirmed the plan to reveal that Lucius is the son of Maximus and Lucilla. He also discussed the necessity of a more complex script with the corruption of Rome in the potential sequel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1646784/ridley_lays_quotgladiator_2quot_to_rest/|work=Rotten Tomatoes|title=Ridley Lays "Gladiator 2" to Rest|last=Weinberg|first=Scott|date=May 8, 2006|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820200250/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1646784/ridley_lays_quotgladiator_2quot_to_rest/|archive-date=2012-08-20}}</ref> During this time, [[Nick Cave]] was commissioned to write a new draft of the script. It was later revealed to be written under the working title of "Christ Killer". Cave described the plot as a "deities vs. deity vs. humanity" story. The premise involved Maximus in [[purgatory]], who is resurrected as an immortal eternal warrior for the [[List of Roman deities|Roman gods]]. In the draft, Maximus is sent to Earth and tasked with stopping the momentum of [[Christianity]] by killing [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] and His [[Disciple (Christianity)|disciples]], as their movement was gradually siphoning off the power and vitality of the ancient [[Paganism|Pagan]] gods. During his tasked mission, Maximus is tricked into murdering his own son. Cursed to live forever, Cave's script included Maximus fighting amongst the [[Crusades]], [[World War II|WWII]], and the [[Vietnam War]]; with the ending revealing that in the [[Present|modern-day time period]], the character now works at [[The Pentagon]]. The script was ultimately rejected and scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/wtf-nick-cave-wanted-to-call-his-gladiator-2-script-christ-killer/|work=Slash Film|title=WTF: Nick Cave Wanted to Call His ''Gladiator 2'' Script ''Christ Killer''|last=Fischer|first=Russ|date=July 12, 2013|language=en-US|access-date=January 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180810-gladiator-2-was-written-and-its-mad|work=British Broadcasting Company|title=Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made?|last=Barber|first=Nicholas|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/may/06/nick-cave-rejected-gladiator-script|work=The Guardian|title=Nick Cave's rejected ''Gladiator 2'' script uncovered!|last=Michaels|first=Sean|date=May 6, 2009|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928001620/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/may/06/nick-cave-rejected-gladiator-script |archive-date=2013-09-28|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Cave|first=Nick|title=''Gladiator 2'' Draft|url=http://www.mypdfscripts.com/unproduced/gladiator-2-by-nick-cave|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225095848/http://www.mypdfscripts.com/unproduced/gladiator-2-by-nick-cave|archive-date=25 February 2010}}</ref>
In May 2006, Scott stated that while development on the project continued, the exact story to the film had yet to be figured out. The filmmaker stated that all creative minds that were involved with ''Gladiator'' were working on how to continue from where the story left off. Scott stated that Crowe had favored a fantasy element with bringing Maximus back to life, while Scott believed that a grounded, historical approach was the better option. While he believed the film would not be made, he confirmed the plan to reveal that Lucius is the son of Maximus and Lucilla. He also discussed the necessity of a more complex script with the corruption of Rome in the potential sequel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1646784/ridley_lays_quotgladiator_2quot_to_rest/|work=Rotten Tomatoes|title=Ridley Lays "Gladiator 2" to Rest|last=Weinberg|first=Scott|date=May 8, 2006|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820200250/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/1646784/ridley_lays_quotgladiator_2quot_to_rest/|archive-date=2012-08-20}}</ref> During this time, [[Nick Cave]] was commissioned to write a new draft of the script. It was later revealed to be written under the working title of "Christ Killer". Cave described the plot as a "deities vs. deity vs. humanity" story. The premise involved Maximus in [[purgatory]], who is resurrected as an immortal eternal warrior for the [[List of Roman deities|Roman gods]]. In the draft, Maximus is sent to Earth and tasked with stopping the momentum of [[Christianity]] by killing [[Jesus|Jesus Christ]] and his [[Disciple (Christianity)|disciples]], as their movement was gradually siphoning off the power and vitality of the ancient [[Paganism|Pagan]] gods. During his tasked mission, Maximus is tricked into murdering his own son. Cursed to live forever, Cave's script included Maximus fighting amongst the [[Crusades]], [[World War II|WWII]], and the [[Vietnam War]]; with the ending revealing that in the [[Present|modern-day time period]], the character now works at [[The Pentagon]]. The script was ultimately rejected and scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/wtf-nick-cave-wanted-to-call-his-gladiator-2-script-christ-killer/|work=Slash Film|title=WTF: Nick Cave Wanted to Call His ''Gladiator 2'' Script ''Christ Killer''|last=Fischer|first=Russ|date=July 12, 2013|language=en-US|access-date=January 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180810-gladiator-2-was-written-and-its-mad|work=British Broadcasting Company|title=Gladiator 2: The strangest sequel never made?|last=Barber|first=Nicholas|date=August 9, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/may/06/nick-cave-rejected-gladiator-script|work=The Guardian|title=Nick Cave's rejected ''Gladiator 2'' script uncovered!|last=Michaels|first=Sean|date=May 6, 2009|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928001620/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/may/06/nick-cave-rejected-gladiator-script |archive-date=2013-09-28|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Cave|first=Nick|title=''Gladiator 2'' Draft|url=http://www.mypdfscripts.com/unproduced/gladiator-2-by-nick-cave|access-date=January 6, 2023|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225095848/http://www.mypdfscripts.com/unproduced/gladiator-2-by-nick-cave|archive-date=25 February 2010}}</ref>


After experiencing financial difficulties in the 2000s, DreamWorks Pictures—including the rights to ''Gladiator'' and the rest of the pre-2006 live-action film library—was sold to [[Paramount Pictures]] in 2006 and development on the sequel was halted.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paramount To Buy Dreamworks |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paramount-to-buy-dreamworks/ |access-date=January 6, 2023 |website=www.cbsnews.com |date=December 11, 2005 |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2017, Scott revealed that the difficulties of reintroducing Maximus, when the character is deceased, had been resolved. The filmmaker expressed enthusiasm for the future of the project, while discussions with Russell Crowe to reprise his role were ongoing.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/03/10/ridley-scott-gladiator-sequel/?preview_id=5594789|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|title=Ridley Scott on ''Gladiator'' sequel: 'I know how to bring him back'|last=Hibberd |first=James|date=March 11, 2017|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314194739/http://ew.com/movies/2017/03/10/ridley-scott-gladiator-sequel/?preview_id=5594789|archive-date=2017-03-14|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2018, it was announced that Paramount was officially [[green-light]]ing the development of a sequel. Scott was in early-negotiations to once again serve as director, with a script written by [[Peter Craig]]. Scott will additionally serve as producer alongside Doug Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter Parkes, and Laurie MacDonald. The project will be a joint-venture production between Paramount, [[Scott Free Productions]], and [[Walter F. Parkes|Parkes/MacDonald Productions]] with [[Universal Pictures]] as a co-financing partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/gladiator-sequel-ridley-scott-maximus-peter-craig-writing-paramount-universal-1202494152/|work=Deadline|title=Ridley Scott Moving Forward With ''Gladiator 2''; Peter Craig To Write Script For Paramount|last=Flemming |first=Mike Jr.|date=November 1, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102014746/https://deadline.com/2018/11/gladiator-sequel-ridley-scott-maximus-peter-craig-writing-paramount-universal-1202494152/|archive-date=2018-11-02}}</ref> By June 2019, producers stated: "...we wouldn't touch unless we felt in a way to do it was legitimate." In their interview, they also revealed that the current script takes place 25–30 years after the first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/gladiator-2-update-writer-peter-craig/|work=MovieWeb|title=''Gladiator 2'' Is Still Happening, ''Top Gun 2'' Writer Takes on Script|author=Sprague, Mike|date=June 11, 2019|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612122645/https://movieweb.com/gladiator-2-update-writer-peter-craig/|archive-date=June 12, 2019}}</ref> The plot will center around Lucius.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a24548025/gladiator-2-ridley-scotts-oscar-winner-is-getting-a-sequel/|work=Esquire|title=''Gladiator 2'': Ridley Scott's Oscar Winner Is Getting A Sequel|last=Ovenden |first=Olivia|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230064217/https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a24548025/gladiator-2-ridley-scotts-oscar-winner-is-getting-a-sequel/ |archive-date=December 30, 2019}}</ref>
After experiencing financial difficulties in the 2000s, DreamWorks Pictures—including the rights to ''Gladiator'' and the rest of the pre-2006 live-action film library—was sold to [[Paramount Pictures]] in 2006 and development on the sequel was halted.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paramount To Buy Dreamworks |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paramount-to-buy-dreamworks/ |access-date=January 6, 2023 |website=www.cbsnews.com |date=December 11, 2005 |language=en-US}}</ref> In March 2017, Scott revealed that the difficulties of reintroducing Maximus, when the character is deceased, had been resolved. The filmmaker expressed enthusiasm for the future of the project, while discussions with Russell Crowe to reprise his role were ongoing.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/movies/2017/03/10/ridley-scott-gladiator-sequel/?preview_id=5594789|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|title=Ridley Scott on ''Gladiator'' sequel: 'I know how to bring him back'|last=Hibberd |first=James|date=March 11, 2017|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314194739/http://ew.com/movies/2017/03/10/ridley-scott-gladiator-sequel/?preview_id=5594789|archive-date=2017-03-14|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2018, it was announced that Paramount was officially [[green-light]]ing the development of a sequel. Scott was in early-negotiations to once again serve as director, with a script written by [[Peter Craig]]. Scott will additionally serve as producer alongside Doug Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter Parkes, and Laurie MacDonald. The project will be a joint-venture production between Paramount, [[Scott Free Productions]], and [[Walter F. Parkes|Parkes/MacDonald Productions]] with [[Universal Pictures]] as a co-financing partner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/gladiator-sequel-ridley-scott-maximus-peter-craig-writing-paramount-universal-1202494152/|work=Deadline|title=Ridley Scott Moving Forward With ''Gladiator 2''; Peter Craig To Write Script For Paramount|last=Flemming |first=Mike Jr.|date=November 1, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102014746/https://deadline.com/2018/11/gladiator-sequel-ridley-scott-maximus-peter-craig-writing-paramount-universal-1202494152/|archive-date=2018-11-02}}</ref> By June 2019, producers stated: "...we wouldn't touch unless we felt in a way to do it was legitimate." In their interview, they also revealed that the current script takes place 25–30 years after the first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/gladiator-2-update-writer-peter-craig/|work=MovieWeb|title=''Gladiator 2'' Is Still Happening, ''Top Gun 2'' Writer Takes on Script|author=Sprague, Mike|date=June 11, 2019|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612122645/https://movieweb.com/gladiator-2-update-writer-peter-craig/|archive-date=June 12, 2019}}</ref> The plot will center around Lucius.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a24548025/gladiator-2-ridley-scotts-oscar-winner-is-getting-a-sequel/|work=Esquire|title=''Gladiator 2'': Ridley Scott's Oscar Winner Is Getting A Sequel|last=Ovenden |first=Olivia|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=January 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230064217/https://www.esquire.com/uk/latest-news/a24548025/gladiator-2-ridley-scotts-oscar-winner-is-getting-a-sequel/ |archive-date=December 30, 2019}}</ref>

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Gladiator 2
Directed byRidley Scott
Written byDavid Scarpa
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJohn Mathieson
Edited by
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Paramount Pictures (United States)
  • Universal Pictures (International)
Release date
  • November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)
Countries
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Gladiator 2 is an upcoming epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott. Serving as a sequel to Gladiator (2000), the film was written by David Scarpa, and stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, May Calamawy, Connie Nielsen, and Derek Jacobi, the last two reprising their roles. It will be produced by Scott Free Productions for Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures.

Gladiator 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States and Canada on November 22, 2024.

Cast

Production

Development

In June 2001, developments for a Gladiator (2000) follow-up began in the form of potential for either a prequel or a sequel, with David Franzoni in early negotiations to once again serve as screenwriter.[2] The following year, a sequel was announced to be moving forward with John Logan serving as screenwriter. The plot, set fifteen years later, included the Praetorian Guards ruling Rome, and an older-aged Lucius searching for the truth about his biological father. Franzoni signed on as producer, alongside Douglas Wick and Walter Parkes.[3] In December 2002, the film's plot was announced to include prequel events regarding the parentage of Lucius, as well as sequel events depicting the resurrection of Maximus. Producers and Russell Crowe collaboratively and extensively researched ancient Roman beliefs regarding the afterlife.[4] By September 2003, Ridley Scott announced that the script was completed, while confirming that the story would primarily center around the secret son of Maximus, being Lucius.[5]

In May 2006, Scott stated that while development on the project continued, the exact story to the film had yet to be figured out. The filmmaker stated that all creative minds that were involved with Gladiator were working on how to continue from where the story left off. Scott stated that Crowe had favored a fantasy element with bringing Maximus back to life, while Scott believed that a grounded, historical approach was the better option. While he believed the film would not be made, he confirmed the plan to reveal that Lucius is the son of Maximus and Lucilla. He also discussed the necessity of a more complex script with the corruption of Rome in the potential sequel.[6] During this time, Nick Cave was commissioned to write a new draft of the script. It was later revealed to be written under the working title of "Christ Killer". Cave described the plot as a "deities vs. deity vs. humanity" story. The premise involved Maximus in purgatory, who is resurrected as an immortal eternal warrior for the Roman gods. In the draft, Maximus is sent to Earth and tasked with stopping the momentum of Christianity by killing Jesus Christ and his disciples, as their movement was gradually siphoning off the power and vitality of the ancient Pagan gods. During his tasked mission, Maximus is tricked into murdering his own son. Cursed to live forever, Cave's script included Maximus fighting amongst the Crusades, WWII, and the Vietnam War; with the ending revealing that in the modern-day time period, the character now works at The Pentagon. The script was ultimately rejected and scrapped.[7][8][9][10]

After experiencing financial difficulties in the 2000s, DreamWorks Pictures—including the rights to Gladiator and the rest of the pre-2006 live-action film library—was sold to Paramount Pictures in 2006 and development on the sequel was halted.[11] In March 2017, Scott revealed that the difficulties of reintroducing Maximus, when the character is deceased, had been resolved. The filmmaker expressed enthusiasm for the future of the project, while discussions with Russell Crowe to reprise his role were ongoing.[12] In November 2018, it was announced that Paramount was officially green-lighting the development of a sequel. Scott was in early-negotiations to once again serve as director, with a script written by Peter Craig. Scott will additionally serve as producer alongside Doug Wick, Lucy Fisher, Walter Parkes, and Laurie MacDonald. The project will be a joint-venture production between Paramount, Scott Free Productions, and Parkes/MacDonald Productions with Universal Pictures as a co-financing partner.[13] By June 2019, producers stated: "...we wouldn't touch unless we felt in a way to do it was legitimate." In their interview, they also revealed that the current script takes place 25–30 years after the first film.[14] The plot will center around Lucius.[15]

In April 2021, Chris Hemsworth approached Crowe with a proposal to become involved with the project, with intention to co-produce the film. While working together on Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), the two actors shared additional ideas for the film.[16] By September 2021, Scott stated that the script was once again being worked on with his intention being to direct the sequel upon the completion of production on his current project Napoleon (2023).[17] In November, it was revealed that David Scarpa, who worked with Scott on Napoleon, was rewriting the script.[18] Scarpa was hired by Scott because of their friendship, but struggled with him to find a good script for the film's story since 2019, leading Scott to wait ten months until Scarpa came up with the idea of using Lucius as the protagonist.[19]

Pre-production

In January 2023, Paul Mescal was cast in the film, while it was also reported that Arthur Max and Janty Yates, the production designer and costume designer of the original film, respectively, would also be returning to work on the sequel.[20] Scott was unaware of Mescal's fame until he watched him in the first four episodes of the BBC Three/Hulu miniseries Normal People, leading Scott to see the whole miniseries just as the story for Gladiator 2 came up because of Scarpa working out the script, leading him to cast Mescal due to having him in mind for something, feeling that he could be as good as Crowe.[19] Austin Butler, Richard Madden, and Miles Teller had also been considered for the lead role.[21] Mescal was chosen after Daria Cercek and Michael Ireland had seen his performance in the West End revival of A Streetcar Named Desire, claiming that the "ladies in the audience [had been] very vocal" when he had taken his shirt off.[22] In March, Barry Keoghan entered negotiations to join the cast in the role of Emperor Geta while Denzel Washington joined the cast.[23][24] Additionally, John Mathieson was set to return as cinematographer for the film.[25]

In April 2023, it was announced that Connie Nielsen and Djimon Hounsou would reprise their roles as Lucilla and Juba respectively, while Joseph Quinn was added to the cast as Emperor Caracalla.[26][27] In May 2023, Pedro Pascal, May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah and Matt Lucas joined the cast of the film, with Fred Hechinger entering negotiations to play Geta after Keoghan had to drop out over scheduling conflicts. Jacobi reprises his role as Senator Gracchus from the first film.[28][29] Hechinger would be confirmed the following month.[30] In December, Hounsou announced that, despite initially being involved, he would not be returning for the sequel due to scheduling conflicts.[31]

Filming

Production was expected to begin in May 2023, with Ouarzazate, Morocco set as a filming location.[32] Set construction began in the city in April.[33] Filming began in June 2023 with additional filming locations planned for Malta and the United Kingdom over the following four months.[34] An accident involving fire during filming on June 7 injured six crew members.[30] Filming was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[35] Filming resumed on December 4 in Malta,[36] and wrapped on January 17, 2024.[37][better source needed]

The production received nearly €47 million in film incentive rebates from Malta, setting a record the largest rebate issued for a film production in the European Union.[38]

Music

In January 2024, it was revealed that Harry Gregson-Williams had composed the score for the film, taking over for Hans Zimmer from the first film.[39]

Release

Gladiator 2 is scheduled to be released in the United States by Paramount Pictures on November 22, 2024, and internationally by Universal Pictures.[40]

References

  1. ^ @RottenTomatoes (November 26, 2023). "Ridley Scott gives us an inside scoop on Paul Mescal's role as Lucius in #Gladiator2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ Stax (June 16, 2001). "IGN FilmForce Exclusive: David Franzoni in Negotiations for Another Gladiator!". IGN. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  3. ^ Linder, Brian (September 24, 2002). "A Hero Will Rise ... Again". IGN. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Stax (December 17, 2002). "A Hero Will Rise – From the Dead!". IGN. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  5. ^ Stax (September 11, 2003). "Ridley Talks Gladiator 2". IGN. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  6. ^ Weinberg, Scott (May 8, 2006). "Ridley Lays "Gladiator 2" to Rest". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 20, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
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