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Ridley Scott Had A Hilarious Question For One Pivotal Gladiator II Artist

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Ridley Scott's unexpected query when recruiting a pivotal Gladiator II artist sparks hilarity in Hollywood's inner circle
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  • Acclaimed director Ridley Scott's first question to Gianluigi Toccafondo, the concept artist behind the original Gladiator, was a cheeky 'Are you still alive?', highlighting the filmmaker's quirky sense of humor
  • Scott's lighthearted exchange with Toccafondo has become the talk of Tinseltown, as industry insiders marvel at the director's playful approach to assembling his creative team for the highly anticipated Gladiator sequel
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Ridley Scott, Gianluigi Toccafondo, Gladiator II, Gladiator, Gladiator II
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