History, According to Ridley Scott

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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.