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Oh Man, Gladiator II's Creators Just Described One Deleted Scene I Absolutely Wish We Would Have Seen

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Gladiator II directors reveal juicy deleted scene that would've taken fans on a wild ride through ancient Rome's underbelly
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  • The deleted scene would've featured Maximus Decimus Meridius' son, Lucius, descending into a secret underground gladiator fight club, giving viewers a gritty glimpse into the empire's seamier side
  • Director Ridley Scott says the intense sequence was cut due to runtime concerns, but he's hopeful it could be resurrected for the film's extended edition - Hollywood insiders are already buzzing about the potential for epic action and moral complexity
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