Director:
Ridley Scott
Writers:
Peter Craig, David Scarpa
Cinematography:
John Mathieson
Editor:
Claire Simpson
Executive Producers:
Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Aidan Elliott, Raymond Kirk
Production Companies:
Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures
Release Date:
15 November 2024 (UK)
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Story
Gladiator II begins with Lucius, Maximus’s heir apparent, navigating a Rome ruled by tyranny. Drawn into the Colosseum against his will, Lucius must use the courage and dignity his father taught him to lead an uprising against the despotic emperors in charge. In the process of fighting for his people’s freedom, Lucius learns that accepting the gladiator spirit and facing his own past are the keys to redemption and returning Rome to its former grandeur.
Plot Summary
Gladiator II, which takes place years after Maximus’s death at the hands of his uncle, centers on Lucius, the son of Lucilla, Maximus’s love interest. Now that tyrannical emperors have taken control of Lucius’s native land, Rome is subject to their harsh rule. After being compelled to enter the Colosseum, Lucius sets out on a quest to retrieve Rome’s glory and give its citizens their freedom back. Racked with rage and motivated by his father’s legacy, Lucius must face his past and muster the courage and honor required to lead an uprising against the merciless empire’s rulers.
Cast
Paul Mescal as Lucius
Joseph Quinn as TBD
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
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