Maximus and Lucilla return in Gladiator 2, but most of the original cast sits out this long-awaited sequel to the Best Picture-winning blockbuster.
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Russell Crowe and Connie Nielsen are the only two actors from the 2000 Gladiator who will reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel, set 15 years later.
Director Ridley Scott promises a darker, more complex story that takes the franchise in an unexpected direction, leaving many original cast members behind.
Maximus and Lucilla return in Gladiator 2, but most of the original cast sits out this long-awaited sequel to the Best Picture-winning blockbuster.
beat sheet
Russell Crowe and Connie Nielsen are the only two actors from the 2000 Gladiator who will reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel, set 15 years later.
Director Ridley Scott promises a darker, more complex story that takes the franchise in an unexpected direction, leaving many original cast members behind.