Russell Crowe's Oscar-winning Gladiator is getting a long-awaited sequel, but will newcomers need to catch up before the big fight?
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Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington are set to join original star Paul Mescal in the highly anticipated Gladiator 2, headed to Paramount+
Director Ridley Scott promises the sequel will stand alone for new viewers, while offering longtime fans a chance to revisit the legendary world of the Colosseum
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Connie Nielsen, Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Russell Crowe, Paramount+, Gladiator (2000), Gladiator 2