Gladiator 2: The Only Original Actors To Return

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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.
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Russell Crowe, Connie Nielsen, Gladiator 2
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