Actors Russell Crowe as 'Maximus' and Joaquin Phoenix as 'Commodus' both die in the 'Roman Arena' at the end of director Ridley Scott's "Gladiator" (2000), with Connie Nielsen as 'Lucilla' taking leadership of Rome. Now Scott continues the story with the upcoming DreamWorks feature "Gladiator II’, starring actor Paul Mescal, opening November 22, 2024 in theaters:
"...the new film will focus on 'Lucius’, son of 'Lucilla' (Connie Nielsen) and nephew of 'Commodus' (Joaquin Phoenix)…
“…who looked up to 'Maximus'...
"...and helped carry his body after his death..."
"I know how to bring him back," said Scott about resurrecting Russell Crowe's "Maximus" for the big screen. "There is a way of bringing him back...
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