Some legacy sequels are moving faster than others, with Ridley Scott on the way gladiator 2 along the scenic road. As the director of the Oscar-winning epic prepares for a presumed spot in the program of New movie releases 2023 with his biopic Napoleon, this long-awaited sequel seems to always go further. In addition, a successor to Russell Crowe has apparently been found.
As compared to Term actor Paul Mescal will be the new hero to rise in the world of Gladiator. Earn followers through projects like the Hulu series normal peopleand recent independent favourite after the sunMescal is currently in talks to play gladiator 2. As it turns out, he’s also been a top contender for the gig for quite some time.
Additionally, Ridley Scott is still on board as producer and director, with a script from screenwriter David Scarpa. The writer has previously collaborated with Scott on Napoleonwith Joaquin Phoenix and in 2017 all the money in the world. The film will be produced by Universal, which co-produced Gladiator with the then new Dreamworks studio SKG.
As stated earlier, this project will focus on Lucius , son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Seen as a child in the previous work, we know nothing of the possible trace of Paul Mescal. Except he’s an adult now, and it’s likely he still has Russell Crowe’s Maximus as a model in his mind.
If so, this could be an easy fix for any attempt to bring Maximus back inside gladiator 2. Crowe could be acting as a kind of wise spirit who guides Lucius through his adult life. He might need some aging and an interesting storyline, but he’s definitely better than Nick Cave’s draft. crazy resurrection plot .
Again, these are just guesses in the absence of details. Which is normal, because a movie like a Gladiator The sequel has “top secret” written on virtually every page of information circulating in the Universal Offices. That said, if Maximus’ connection is going to be strong and deep, even a disembodied voiceover would suffice.
Just over two decades have seen the team behind them gladiator 2 constantly revisiting the idea of continuing this story of strength and honor. Producer Douglas Wick has admitted that the right the Gladiator the sequel took so long it all boiled down to one big concern: finding the right idea. Now, with the right lead actor presumably found in Paul Mescal, the path to reality has become clearer for this long-awaited sequel.
Although it is not yet known when gladiator 2 will be released, or what will be its final title, the original film is currently streaming to anyone with a Paramount+ Subscription . Meanwhile, Ridley Scott fans have to wait Napoleon will debut this year as an Apple Original Movie.
Source: Cinemablend
