Gladiator II takes a comedic look at the decline of an empire under corrupt leadership, according to director Ridley Scott.
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Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal are set to star in the 'Gladiator' sequel, bringing their comedic chops to the epic franchise
Scott describes the film as 'an empire mid-ruin, collapsing under the weight of its corrupt leaders' - a scenario he says can be 'so funny' to depict on screen
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Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Ridley Scott, Gladiator II, Gladiator II