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'We Certainly Didn’t Want To Be A Pale Imitation': Gladiator II's Creators On The One Big Goal With Making A Sequel, And How The Story Came About
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Gladiator II's producers spill on their mission to avoid a mere pale imitation of the Oscar-winning original and deliver a fresh, captivating sequel.
beat sheet
- Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher admit they took their time to 'crack the nuts and bolts' of the Paul Mescal-led ensemble drama, determined to deliver more than just a pale imitation of the 2000 Best Picture winner.
- While the 2000 original saw a 'no shortage of interest' and 'no drought on ideas' for a sequel - including Nick Cave's 'absolutely bonkers' draft - the producers were resolute in crafting a story that stands on its own merits.
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Paul Mescal, Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Nick Cave, Gladiator II, Gladiator II