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History, According to Ridley Scott

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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
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