Gladiator 2 introduces twin emperors Geta and Caracalla in a fictionalized portrayal of their rise to power
comingsoon.net — November 22, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC
"Gladiator 2" is set 16 years after the first film and features twin emperors Geta and Caracalla, portrayed by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger. The film depicts them as cruel and impressionable rulers, manipulated by others. The movie does not explain how the twins became emperors, but it draws inspiration from history. In reality, Caracalla was older than Geta and they were the sons of Emperor Septimius Severus. They became co-emperors after their father's death in 211 AD. Their reign was marked by conflict and failure. Caracalla eventually killed Geta and ruled alone until his assassination in 217 AD. The film takes creative liberties with their story, differing from historical events.