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‘Gladiator II’: Russell Crowe’s Maximus Was Set to Return, Confirms to Writer!!

Gladiator 2 was without the biggest star from Gladiator, Russell Crowe, but scribe Peter Craig says this wasn’t always the case. Maximus (Crowe) dies at the end of Gladiator, so it wasn’t a shock to learn that he wasn’t involved with its sequel, and he was instead replaced in the lead role by Paul Mescal, who portrays Maximus’ son, Lucius. Although Crowe is absent from … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: Russell Crowe’s Maximus Was Set to Return, Confirms to Writer!!

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‘Gladiator II’: Producer Confirms Reason Behind May Calamawy’s Character Role Cut!!

Gladiator II producer Douglas Wick has explained why May Calamawy’s character was cut from the Ridley Scott sequel movie. Gladiator II was released in United States theaters in November 2024. Directed by Scott, the sequel to 2000’s Gladiator stars Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus Aurelius, Pedro Pascal as General Acacius, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, and Denzel Washington as Macrinus. Moon Knight’s May Calamawy was originally … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: Producer Confirms Reason Behind May Calamawy’s Character Role Cut!!

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‘Moana 2’ Sets Best 5-Day & Thanksgiving Opening with $225M at the BO!!

Everything is higher: Disney’s Moana 2 is settling its 5-day at $225.2M, while Universal’s Wicked is coming in at $118.2M, and Paramount’s Gladiator II at $44.3M. 3-day for Moana 2 is $139.7M after a $34.7M Sunday, -31% from Saturday. For a project that was originally destined to be on Disney+, and was flipped to theatrical, that’s pretty amazing. The mind wonders how much cash Disney … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Sets Best 5-Day & Thanksgiving Opening with $225M at the BO!!

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‘Wicked’ & ‘Gladiator II’ Set Best Pre-Thanksgiving Records at BO!!

Two of the most anticipated tentpoles this year missed their projections, but are still rich enough to make exhibition happy in what’s driving an overall estimated $205M weekend. EntTelligence says that a combined 12M people went to see Wicked and Gladiator II, representing 81% of the weekend’s foot traffic. Everyone relish it: That’s on par with the pre-Thanksgiving frame of 2019 when Frozen 2 drove … Continue reading ‘Wicked’ & ‘Gladiator II’ Set Best Pre-Thanksgiving Records at BO!!

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Gladiator II (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – After his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. My Take – “Are you not entertained?” An echoed line well etched in our collective memory. Released in 2000, director Ridley Scott‘s ancient Rome set epic sword-and-sandal … Continue reading Gladiator II (2024) Review!!

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‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Provides Surprising Update!!

As the release of Gladiator 2 nears Ridley Scott isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. The Bladerunner 2019 director took 24 years to follow up on the Russel Crowe-led film which gave fans a taste of the arena. However, the good news is fans might not have to wait another two decades when it comes to a follow-up on Paul Mescal‘s upcoming film. In … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Provides Surprising Update!!

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‘Gladiator II’: New Trailer Promises a Bloody Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: New Trailer Promises a Bloody Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Already Has Plans for Another Installment!!

For a man approaching his 90s, Ridley Scott can’t be accused of resting on his laurels. 24 years after his Oscar-winning masterpiece Gladiator was released, Scott is heading back to Rome again for Gladiator II, with Paul Mescal front and centre in a movie that is set to shoot him into superstardom. However, Scott‘s already got big plans to continue the story beyond this installment, … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 3’: Ridley Scott Already Has Plans for Another Installment!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Reveals New Brutal Images!! Check It Out!!

Paramount Pictures is preparing to send audiences into the Colosseum with Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning action flick Gladiator. Ahead of the film springing to life this November, Empire Magazine has released two new images of the project, which show off new looks at two of Gladiator II’s A-list stars, Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, while also giving some more … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Reveals New Brutal Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’: New Featurette Sees Denzel Washington Enter the Colosseum!! Check It Out!!

Among the highly anticipated movies this year is Paul Mescal’s Gladiator 2, the movie is a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and takes fans back to the Roman empire to be entertained. The feature has been long in making as Scott searched for the right story and talent and given the initial trailer of the feature he has found the right mix. The historical drama … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’: New Featurette Sees Denzel Washington Enter the Colosseum!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Promises an Epic Historical Sequel!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – After his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. Directed – Ridley Scott Starring – Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer Promises an Epic Historical Sequel!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator II’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

Fans, be prepared to be entertained as Riddley Scott’s epic historical drama Gladiator II has unveiled its first poster. The feature has been in the making for nearly two decades as the celebrated director searched for the right story and talent, and with the right mix in place and Paul Mescal leading the feature, we’re not far away from re-entering the arena. The new poster … Continue reading ‘Gladiator II’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Wicked’ Gets New Release Date; to Clash with ‘Gladiator II’!!

The holiday release calendar is shifting again. Wicked, the hotly-anticipated big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, has moved its release date up five days, from November 27 to November 22. Deadline reports that the film will now arrive the weekend before the American Thanksgiving weekend, which greatly changes the nature of its competition. With the release date change, Wicked avoids Disney‘s animated sequel Moana … Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Gets New Release Date; to Clash with ‘Gladiator II’!!

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‘Gladiator 2’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

Vanity Fair has just released the first-look images at Gladiator II, the epic sequel from Ridley Scott to his 2000 Oscar-winning film featuring Russell Crowe and the photos look as if Scott hasn’t missed a beat. The highlights of the images has to be a stunning shot of Paul Mescal‘s Lucius on the attack against Pedro Pascal’s fallen Roman general Acacius, a man whom Scott … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 2’ Moves Up Release Date Nov 15, 2024!!

In what will most likely become a game of cinematic musical chairs, Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator II has moved up its release date from November 22 to November 15. The sequel brings in Paul Mescal as the new lead, playing the adult version of Lucius, the young nephew of Commodus (portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the original film). Mescal, who rose to fame following his role … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’ Moves Up Release Date Nov 15, 2024!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Russell Crowe Isn’t Happy About Upcoming Sequel!!

Russell Crowe, the iconic actor who brought Maximus to life in Ridley Scott’s original 2000 Gladiator, recently opened up about his mixed feelings towards the upcoming sequel. During an interview with Kyle Meredith, Crowe shared his reservations and nostalgic reflections on the legacy of the film that won him an Oscar. Crowe‘s portrayal of Maximus, a man seeking vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Russell Crowe Isn’t Happy About Upcoming Sequel!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: New Set Video Teases a Thrilling City Siege Battle!! Check It Out!!

A new video from the set of Gladiator 2 posted on Instagram by Morocco’s Minister of Culture, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, teases the highly anticipated sequel will feature a thrilling city siege battle. The movie is currently shooting in Morroco, which might imply how the upcoming film is connected to the historical expansion of the Roman Empire towards North Africa. The first Gladiator movie tells the … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: New Set Video Teases a Thrilling City Siege Battle!! Check It Out!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott’s Sequel Adds ‘Moon Knight’s May Calamawy and More!!

Paramount‘s highly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s box office phenomenon Gladiator has already assembled an impressive cast, and Deadline has reported that the project is rounding out its call sheet with Fred Hechinger, May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah, and Matt Lucas. While details remain slim for the majority of these players, Deadline reported that Hechinger is in talks to portray Emperor Geta. … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott’s Sequel Adds ‘Moon Knight’s May Calamawy and More!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Pedro Pascal Joins Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

It’s Pedro Pascal’s world and we’re just living in it. After delivering HBO’s biggest show ever, The Last of Us, and hanging out with Grogu and Bo Katan in The Mandalorian, Pascal is set to star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, Deadline has reported. However, details of his character are being tightly kept under wraps. Scott’s sequel to the Oscar-winning movie has gathered a stellar … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Pedro Pascal Joins Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Joseph Quinn Joins Cast; Connie Nielsen to Reprise Role!!

It’s been 23 years since the release of Ridley Scott‘s historical epic Gladiator hit the big screen, and now it appears that the long awaited sequel is beginning to gear up. According to an exclusive report via Deadline, Connie Nielsen is set to reprise her role as Lucilla, with Stranger Things breakout star Joseph Quinn landing the role of real-life Roman Emperor Caracalla. While there … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Joseph Quinn Joins Cast; Connie Nielsen to Reprise Role!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Denzel Washington Joins Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

Denzel Washington is in talks to star in the hotly-anticipated Gladiator sequel. The film would reunite him with his American Gangster director, Ridley Scott. Deadline reports that Washington is in final negotiations to join the sword-and-sandal sequel to 2000’s Best Picture winner, in a role that Scott wrote with the star in mind. Although the studio was apparently dubious that Washington would take the role, … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Denzel Washington Joins Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Barry Keoghan Set to Join Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

We are most definitely entertained. The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Barry Keoghan, the Academy Award-nominated actor, is in talks to join Paul Mescal in Gladiator 2, Ridley Scott’s long gestating sequel to his 2000 historical epic, Gladiator. Keoghan, who like his co-star Mescal, missed out on an Oscar this past Sunday night, is set to play a character named Emperor Geta. Geta was a real Roman emperor, however it remains to be seen on whether this … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Barry Keoghan Set to Join Ridley Scott’s Sequel!!

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‘Gladiator 2’ Sets November 22, 2024 as Release Date!!

Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has set a November 2024 release date, Deadline has reported. Fans have been waiting a long long time to head back into the arena in the acclaimed director’s vision. Actor Paul Mescal is set to lead the film after his break-out success in last year’s Aftersun. Mescal won’t replace Russell Crowe’s Maximus but would be taking the story ahead as the … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’ Sets November 22, 2024 as Release Date!!

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‘Gladiator’ Sequel Filming Delayed Due to Paul Mescal’s Schedule!!

A new report from Deadline confirms that the acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire, which stars newly announced Academy Award nominee Paul Mescal playing the role of Stanley Kowalski​​​​​​, is set to move to the Phoenix Theater in West End London for a limited six-week run. The news of the new theater run for the celebrated production has seen the production of … Continue reading ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Filming Delayed Due to Paul Mescal’s Schedule!!

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‘Gladiator’ Sequel Sets Paul Mescal to Lead!!

Fans have demanded for over 20 years now to see a follow-up to the Russell Crowe-led 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, with the film’s director Ridley Scott not shying away from saying he would be willing to once step back into the walls of the Colosseum. Now, it seems the reality of a sequel is closer than ever before as a new report has noted that Paul … Continue reading ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Sets Paul Mescal to Lead!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Has Begun Now Casting Leads for Sequel!!

Rome: one of the most powerful empires and civilizations the world has ever known. So dense over the centuries has been their mark on humanity that aspects of our lives are still being affected by this empire. So when Sir Ridley Scott directed and released the Roman film Gladiator in 2000, it turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, grossing $457 … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Has Begun Now Casting Leads for Sequel!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Confirms Script Is Finished!!!

A Gladiator sequel was officially greenlit by Paramount in November 2018, and director Ridley Scott has now confirmed the script for the film is written. While Scott has kept himself quite busy as of recent, with two major releases this year in The Last Duel and House of Gucci, he will still tackle the continuing story of Gladiator. Peter Craig (The Town, The Batman) has … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Confirms Script Is Finished!!!

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‘Gladiator’ Sequel Is Ridley Scott’s Next Project After ‘Kitbag’!!

Ridley Scott has two major film releases this year — The Last Duel and House of Gucci — but it seems like he’s already looking ahead to his next ambitious feature. In an interview with Empire, Scott confirmed that he will be working on his highly anticipated sequel to Gladiator after he films Kitbag, his Joaquin Phoenix led Napoleon Bonapart historical picture. It sounds like … Continue reading ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Is Ridley Scott’s Next Project After ‘Kitbag’!!

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‘The End of October’: Ridley Scott Maybe Eyeing to Direct Pandemic Novel Adaptation!!

Is Ridley Scott really considering adding another directing project to his already full plate with an adaptation of the pandemic novel The End of October? The recently published novel from Lawrence Wright has only just hit shelves, but it seems like the director currently occupied with production on The Last Duel could be taking the helm on an adaptation of this hot property. An exclusive from Deadline indicates Scott’s production company, Scott … Continue reading ‘The End of October’: Ridley Scott Maybe Eyeing to Direct Pandemic Novel Adaptation!!

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‘Gladiator’: Ending of Director Ridley Scott’s Film Was Changed Midway Through Production!!

One of the better aspects of Gladiator is that Maximus (Russell Crowe) doesn’t survive. The film positions his revenge story as part of something bigger in terms of the Roman republic, but he’s not going to be its leader or a player in what’s to come. There are reasons for Maximus to live, but none of them are particularly convincing. That’s the conclusion that director … Continue reading ‘Gladiator’: Ending of Director Ridley Scott’s Film Was Changed Midway Through Production!!

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Planning Sequel with ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Screenwriter!!

The day is young, but this has got to be the forerunner of news I did not expect to hear today. After returning to Alien and Blade Runner as a director and producer, respectively, on the recent sequels, Ridley Scott is teeing up a return to his Best Picture-winning film Gladiator. Deadline reports that Scott has “begun forward progress” on a sequel to the 2000 … Continue reading ‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott Planning Sequel with ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Screenwriter!!

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