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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What Happened To Lucius In Real Life (& How Gladiator 2 Changes It)
Gladiator 2s protagonist, Lucius Verus, is based on a historical figure, yet the films exaggerated story drastically changes what happened to him.
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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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 ...
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Box Office Gets Glicked: ‘Wicked’ Eyes $117M Opening, ‘Gladiator II’ Heads for $60M
The film sees Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius Verus II, the nephew of Emperor Commodus from the original film, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Lucius returns to Rome after being forced into slavery ...
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We Talked To The Gladiator II Cast About Their Characters And The Legacy Of The First Film
I know that sounds like woo-woo and all that, but that’s fundamentally the way that I think about acting. Lucius Verus’ ...
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 ...
'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are both pretty good films, but if you only have time for one this weekend, see "Wicked." ...
‘Gladiator II’ Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did ...