Gladiator II

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

I had no idea this was happening. I never really cared that much for the first one but I know a lot of people loved it.

Paramount Pictures Presents

A Scott Free Production

A Lucy Fisher / Douglas Wick Production

A Ridley Scott Film

"GLADIATOR II"

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott

PRODUCED BY

Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., David Franzoni

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY

David Franzoni

STORY BY

Peter Craig and David Scarpa

SCREENPLAY BY

David Scarpa

DIRECTED BY

Ridley Scott

STARRING

Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielson and Denzel Washington

[agent999 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close agent999]

The fact that it's a pointless sequel aside, it could be worth a watch just as a modern day peplum. At least they got rid of the rap music from the earlier trailer. Glad I wasn't the only miserable old fucker who liked the original alienated by that idiocy. Who were they marketing this at? Homies gonna put down their gat for a gladius sword. Fo real (actually, that's pretty much UK gang culture where bladed weapons rule).

At least joey from Airplane will be pleased.

[Matt H. Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Matt H.]

I was aware of this...... but didn't know that Scott directed it! I hope it's a gorefest like HANNIBAL or something.