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Why ‘Gladiator II’ Never Filmed a Single Scene in Rome
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scrn loglineGladiator II bypasses Rome, uncovering the surprising cost-saving measures behind the historical epic's production.beat sheet- Director Ridley Scott opted to film entirely in Morocco, where production costs were 30% lower than shooting in Rome.
- Lead actor Russell Crowe negotiated a sizable backend deal, banking on the sequel's success to secure a monster payday.
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Why ‘Gladiator II’ Never Filmed a Single Scene in Rome
MovieWebStory by Philip Etemesi
scrn logline
Gladiator II bypasses Rome, uncovering the surprising cost-saving measures behind the historical epic's production.
beat sheet
- Director Ridley Scott opted to film entirely in Morocco, where production costs were 30% lower than shooting in Rome.
- Lead actor Russell Crowe negotiated a sizable backend deal, banking on the sequel's success to secure a monster payday.
call sheet
Ridley Scott, Russell Crowe, Gladiator II