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, ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...
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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 ...
Never Forget the Weirdo Version of Gladiator II We Almost Got
After months of endless promotion, audiences everywhere are accustomed to the idea that Gladiator is getting a legacy sequel ...
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‘Gladiator II,’ with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is ...
Every Gladiator II actor is in their own wild version of the movie — so let’s rank them
Nothing worked until the creative team entirely scrapped the idea of bringing Maximus back, and refocused the drama on Lucius ...
Every Historical Figure in 'Gladiator II'
A fair few main characters in Gladiator II are inspired by real-life historical figures, like Connie Nielsen's Lucilla and ...
The Real Story of Geta and Caracalla, the Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II
The drama in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, out Nov. 22, not only takes place in the Colosseum arena floor, but also in the ...