‘Gladiator 2’ Is A Dreadful, Pointless Sequel That Never Should Have Seen The Light Of Day
Mescal has help from Denzel Washington, who reprises his role as Alonzo Harris from Training Day (2001). That’s not really meant as a dig at Denzel, whose portrayal of the power-hungry gladiator master,
Why Russell Crowe Isn't in “Gladiator II”, and Everything He's Said About Missing Out on the Sequel
Russell Crowe previously said he was "slightly jealous" and "uncomfortable" about the sequel Much has been said about Russell Crowe's absence from the new Gladiator sequel. The actor, now 60, won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the first film as Maximus,
Breaking down “Gladiator II”'s brutal ending and what it means for a sequel
Ridley Scott sequel is epic old-fashioned movie-making with a star turn from Paul Mescal "No, seriously! I’ve lit the fuse,” Scott told the outlet at the time. “The ending of Gladiator II is reminiscent of The Godfather,
A Silly, Slow Sequel: ‘Gladiator II’ Is Simply Unnecessary
Ridley Scott can still make a great-looking picture, but Gladiator II lacks the emotional punch that peak Russell Crowe helped deliver in the original.
Do You Need to Watch the 1st ‘Gladiator’ to Understand the Sequel?
More than two decades after Gladiator hit theaters, the sequel is making its highly-anticipated debut. Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic follows Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) who is sold into slavery as a gladiator.
How Does 'Gladiator 2' Set Up Ridley Scott’s Planned Sequel?
Gladiator II 'is hitting theaters, but what about 'Gladiator III'? We're going to explore what Ridley Scott might have in mind for a possible sequel.
‘Gladiator II’ Reviews: How Do Critics Compare Sequel To Original?
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen—is new in theaters. Do critics think it is as good as the first “Gladiator”?
Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s disappointing sequel
Without original star Russell Crowe, Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic, falls short in just about every way.
Gladiator 2: Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says
In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about reprising his role of General Maximus in Gladiator 2. The actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator,
Russell Crowe Initially Wanted To "Come Back From The Dead" In ‘Gladiator II,' Ridley Scott Says
Russell Crowe wanted to keep spectators entertained. While the Oscar-winning star of 2000’s Gladiator is not in the film’s follow-up, he did valiantly try to be. According to helmer Ridley Scott, Crowe wanted to reincarnate his character of Maximus,
Ridley Scott Explores a Gladiator Sequel Without Russell Crowe
Ridley Scott reveals plans for a Gladiator sequel with Russell Crowe's Maximus, detailing unique ideas that were ultimately scrapped. The new film, focusing on Paul Mescal as Lucius, takes the story to a new era of vengeance and justice.
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In ‘Gladiator II,’ spectacle comes first
The pacing of “Gladiator II” says a lot about what Ridley Scott’s priorities were for this film: spectacle, immersion, pure ...
‘Gladiator II’ Timeline: Trace The Development Of The Ridley Scott Sequel
Gladiator II' will hit theaters 24 years after the first film came out (2000) and won five Oscars the following year.
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Gladiator 2 Filming Locations: Where the Sequel Was Shot & Filmed?
Fans of Gladiator 2, starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, are thrilled to uncover its authentic filming locations. The ...
"Gladiator II" actors on preparing for the highly anticipated sequel, movie's legacy
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the ...
Here's How the Pricey 'Gladiator II' Fared at the Box Office This Weekend
Deadline reported that the film cost around $210 million to produce. However, other estimates put the price tag closer to $250 million, with an additional $100 million spent to market the picture.
'Have you considered that Gladiator II is awesome?'
Critics Hoai-Tran Bui, Rad Simonpillai and Jackson Weaver talk about what they liked from Gladiator II, and where the ...
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator’ make gravity-defying theater debuts
With a combined $270 million in worldwide ticket sales, “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” breathed fresh life into a box office ...
How ‘Gladiator II’ Brought Maximus Back to Life
When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...