Rising star Fred Hechinger spills the tea on the epic water battle in Gladiator 2, working with co-star Joseph Quinn, and life as the new onscreen Roman emperor.
beat sheet
Hechinger reveals the water fight scenes were real, with the cast getting soaked to the bone for authenticity, despite the obvious risks involved.
The young actor had to channel his inner Maximus, bonding with co-star Joseph Quinn over their shared experience of playing iconic Roman figures on the big screen.