Timothée Chalamet Was Almost Cast in 'Gladiator II'

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Young star Timothée Chalamet was almost cast in the long-awaited sequel to the Ridley Scott classic, 'Gladiator II', before his schedule got too packed.
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  • Chalamet was in talks to take on the lead role in 'Gladiator II' at one point, but had to pass due to his growing list of high-profile projects.
  • With Chalamet out, the search is still on for the lead in the 'Gladiator' sequel, which is aiming to start production in 2025 and bring back Russell Crowe's iconic character.
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Timothée Chalamet, Gladiator II, Dune II, A Complete Unknown, Marty Supreme, Gladiator II
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