Ridley Scott's sequel to his Oscar-winning historical epic 'Gladiator' promises to dive deeper into the real story behind the legendary Roman warrior's rise and fall.
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According to insiders, the film will feature a younger actor taking on the role of Maximus, the character made famous by Russell Crowe in the original, allowing the story to explore the warrior's backstory in greater depth.
Director Ridley Scott has vowed to prioritize historical accuracy this time around, acknowledging the original film's 'wild fudging of facts' that didn't seem to matter much to Oscar voters.
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Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Gladiator II, Gladiator II, Gladiator
Ridley Scott's sequel to his Oscar-winning historical epic 'Gladiator' promises to dive deeper into the real story behind the legendary Roman warrior's rise and fall.
beat sheet
According to insiders, the film will feature a younger actor taking on the role of Maximus, the character made famous by Russell Crowe in the original, allowing the story to explore the warrior's backstory in greater depth.
Director Ridley Scott has vowed to prioritize historical accuracy this time around, acknowledging the original film's 'wild fudging of facts' that didn't seem to matter much to Oscar voters.
call sheet
Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard, Gladiator II, Gladiator II, Gladiator