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Ridley Scott returns to direct Gladiator II nearly 25 years after original film

cbsnews.com — November 22, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

Ridley Scott returns to direct "Gladiator II," nearly 25 years after the original film won five Academy Awards. The sequel features a new hero, played by Paul Mescal, set in the same brutal Roman Empire. Scott has been thinking about the sequel for years, even while directing 17 other films. He began storyboarding before the script was finished, aiming for an efficient production process. The film includes ambitious scenes, such as a battle with three full-scale Roman ships. Scott combines traditional filmmaking with modern technology, exploring themes of cruelty and violence in ancient Rome. "Gladiator II" opens in theaters on November 22.

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    Russell Crowe wanted to return as Maximus in Gladiator II, director reveals (deadline.com)
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    Russell Crowe wanted to return as Maximus in Gladiator II, says Ridley Scott (news.yahoo.com)
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    Mixed reactions emerge as 'Gladiator II' hits theaters with fans divided over plot (today.com)
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    Russell Crowe won't return in Gladiator II as director discusses unworkable plans for his character (justjared.com)
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    'Gladiator II' features intense battles and power struggles in ancient Rome (today.com)
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    Ridley Scott recalls rejected sequel idea for Gladiator featuring Russell Crowe's Maximus (cinemablend.com)
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    Gladiator II receives mixed reviews for focusing on the wrong character (me.ign.com)
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    Mixed reviews emerge for Gladiator 2 as Denzel Washington shines but plot confuses viewers (forbes.com)
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    Gladiator II receives mixed reviews for focusing on the wrong character (nordic.ign.com)
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    Gladiator II receives mixed reviews for focusing on the wrong character (pk.ign.com)
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    Viewers do not need to rewatch Gladiator before seeing Gladiator 2 (nypost.com)
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    Critics weigh in on Ridley Scott's Gladiator II as it hits theaters (vulture.com)
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