Paramount’s 'Gladiator' Sequel Rounds Out Cast

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by Outsiders
May 18, 2023

Paramount has picked up May Calamawy, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Peter Mensah, and Matt Lucas for their untitled Gladiator sequel. In talks to join the cast is Fred Hechinger, who is in negotiations to play Emperor Geta. Barry Keoghan was in talks to play Geta, but due to scheduling conflicts, was forced to fall out of the project.

The cast consists of Paul Mescal in the titular role, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen. Derek Jacobi is returning from the original, reprising his role as Gracchus. Connie Nielsen will be reprising her role as Lucilla.

Ridley Scott is returning to direct and produce from a script by David Scarpa. Scott Free President Michael Pruss as well as Doug Wick & Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment will also be producing. Also returning from the original film are John Mathieson (Director of Photography), Arthur Max (Production Designer), and Janty Yates (Costume Designer).

Paramount Pictures has the movie scheduled for a November 22nd, 2024 release.

Source: Deadline

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Outsiders - 2024-09-24 @ 1:40 am

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 the 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 PRODUCERS Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott

PRODUCERS Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, David Franzoni

BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY David Franzoni

STORY BY Peter Craig and David Scarpa

SCREENPLAY BY David Scarpa

DIRECTED BY Ridley Scott

FEATURING Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, alongside Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.

In Theatres: Nov 22nd, 2024

Satam - 2024-07-10 @ 5:14 pm

17 hours ago, Shrief said:
I don't know guys .. it seemed like a rushed idea to me .. but well see ..

This movie has been in development since 2001.

MagnaPrime - 2024-07-10 @ 12:39 pm

17 hours ago, Emnems80 said:
What do you mean? It's scheduled for release this year.

I'm just a cranky old man that doesn't dare get his hopes up again, even with a trailer released.

LordVenger - 2024-07-10 @ 4:08 am

16 minutes ago, Count88 said:
This movie is going to be sick! I'm a huge Denzel fan but I'm not sure about his role in this. I'm really looking forward to seeing this though.

Denzel is literally good in everything lol.

Count88 - 2024-07-10 @ 3:50 am

This movie is going to be sick! I'm a huge Denzel fan but I'm not sure about his role in this. I'm really looking forward to seeing this though.

Shrief - 2024-07-09 @ 11:24 pm

I don't know guys .. it seemed like a rushed idea to me .. but well see ..

AvengerK2 - 2024-07-09 @ 9:50 pm

Other than the choice to use the typical peurile hipster song for trailer this looks great. Im in.

Outsiders - 2024-07-09 @ 7:48 pm

Emnems80 - 2024-07-09 @ 7:12 pm