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‘Gladiator II’ Production Designer Arthur Max on How Sequel’s Colosseum Expanded on Ridley Scott’s Original Vision

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lexy Perez
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Hollywood's dream team reunites to expand the iconic Colosseum for 'Gladiator II' with innovative production design and Ridley Scott's signature touch.
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  • Production designer Arthur Max reveals the team's intricate process of designing the Colosseum's main entry gate, with Ridley Scott's hands-on approach to adding 'little details' and making 'major changes' along the way.
  • The set for Lucius' visit to Maximus' tomb was a complex puzzle, combining aesthetics and practical location challenges to seamlessly stage the emotional scene.
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Arthur Max, Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Maximus, Paramount Pictures, Gladiator II
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