Ridley Scott, legendary director of the “Gladiator” epic, is preparing a sequel. And the eagerly-awaited Gladiator 2 will star Irish actor Paul Mescal, best known for his role in the hit miniseries Normal People. With Mescal in the lead role and Scott’s masterful vision at the helm, the film looks set to be a winner. While details of the plot have yet to be revealed, Paul Mescal is set to play Lucius, the son of Lucilla, sister of the terrible emperor Commodus.
There are iconic films that even time can’t erase. Gladiator is one of these, and left its mark on a whole generation in 2000, reviving the peplum genre, a style that had been neglected for some years at the time.
Winning 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, the first Gladiator starred Russell Crowe in the title role. He played a Roman general condemned to death, who instead became a gladiator and led the slave rebellion against the emperor Commodus.
Lucius in Gladiator
With a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, Gladiator remains one of the best films of all time. With its captivating story, breathtaking images and memorable characters, Gladiator is a cinematic masterpiece that has stood the test of time.
If the story of Maximus can be told again and again, it’s only right that Ridley Scott, the man who gave us this cinematic masterpiece, should be the one to tell it again. With the Gladiator 2 project, fans of the original film will be treated to a new adventure in the world of ancient Rome.
The film promises an exciting, action-packed adventure back to the age of gladiators and the fall of the Roman Empire. With Scott at the helm and Paul Mescal in the lead role, Gladiator 2 is a film not to be missed.
The icing on the cake: Paul Mescal, a rising Irish star, will play the lead role. He is best known for his masterful role in the series Normal People , in which he distinguished himself through his sensitive, subtle acting.
The actor has already expressed his enthusiasm at the idea of taking part in the project, and has spoken of his love for Rome and Roman culture. The latter seems ready to take over from the famous Maximus Decimus Meridius, to play Lucius, a now grown-up character who will have to face new battles and political intrigues.
Ridley Scott is already promising great spectacle, in line with the original film. Ancient settings, breathtaking battle scenes and dramatic destinies… all set against a backdrop of strategy and manipulation!
But first, 85-year-old Ridley Scott will have to finish shooting “Napoleon”, a film scheduled for release in 2023, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the famous Napoleon Bonaparte.
Once the film has been completed, Ridley Scott will turn his attention to Gladiator 2. It’s sure to unleash the passions of all movie buffs who love peplums!
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