star of the first gladiator Russel Crowe, which hit theaters in 2000, is now enjoying his fame, while the sequel Gladiator 2 is slated for release on November 22, 2024. He even grumbled violently about the current situation.
Colosseum, 5-star cast, Gladiator 2 is shaping up to be a great Pelum
A sequel to 2001’s first multi-Oscar winning film, Gladiator 2 promises to be every bit as stunning. The leak of several photos of the shooting and in particular of the construction of a gigantic coliseum prove. Ridley Scott returned to the same Maltese soil 23 years after Gladiator, likely to revitalize the amphitheater structure that made the film, released in 2000, a success.
as a reminder A third of the Roman Colosseum was built in Malta, a structure more than fifteen meters high. The teams then digitally extended and elevated the structure to capture the grandeur of the building. So far we have no information on a very accurate synopsis, except that young Lucius (Paul Mescal), son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), follows in the footsteps of his “idol” Maximus, the tragic hero of First, let’s imagine that’s what it’s about the reconstruction of the same Roman Colosseum, only more impressive.
As for the cast, it is equally important, with the presence of Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen or Djimon Hounsou in the revival of his role as Juba, the slave and friend of Maximus, portrayed by actor Russell Crowe. The New Zealand comedian was a real star of the first feature film often asked about a possible return, which may seem absurd when you know that the fallen Roman general lost his life there.
“You should pay me”
Last April, the RTE radio show mentioned the hypothesis of a return. In the interview, the main prospect denied any contact with the production and expressed his nostalgia. Today it is the feeling of tiredness that afflicts the actor. Actually Russel Crowe is sick of being asked questions in the movie. He expressed his anger in the media: “You should fucking pay me how many questions I get asked about a movie I’m not even in,” he told reporters at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival (via Variety) , where he accepted an award for his outstanding contribution to world cinema.
It has nothing to do with me. In this world I’m dead. Six feet underground. But I admit I’m a little jealous because it reminds me of my youth and what it meant to me in my life. I don’t know about the cast, I don’t know about the plot. I’m dead ! But I do know that Ridley must have had very good reasons if he decided to do a second part of the story more than 20 years later. I can only imagine this film as spectacular.
We’ve sworn in the past if there’d be a return, a rejuvenated version of Maximus through a CGI facelift during one or more flashbacks, but this never went beyond the stage of hypothesis. On the other hand, in 2017, when the first script was being drafted, there was talk of letting the gods revive Maximus, i.e. on the occasion of a Gladiator 2. But the idea was eventually abandoned. in favor of a sequel set 20 years later.
By Alix Odorico
Kid of the 90’s who grew up with DBZ, Ocarina of Time and Malcolm and has since become a firearms expert in Resident Evil. Worship James Bond and his tuxedos.