After an announcement confirming the premiere of the sequel to Gladiator, one of the most successful action films of the 2000s, fans of the saga eagerly await news of the plot and characters. Now, piquing the curiosity of some, two big names have been announced in the cast, one of which marks the return of a major character: Connie Nielsen will return as Lucilla.
The news is a relief for those who don’t like the change of actors for the same character. And, of course, it adds even more nostalgia to the production while keeping the new story true to the universe of the original.
Second expirationthe first to disclose information, in addition to the return of Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, Eddie in Stranger things, also joined the cast. The actor will live the Roman emperor Caracalla.
The plot of the new production takes place 25 years after the events of the first film, which starred Maximus (Russell Crowe) as the Roman general who went on to become one of Rome’s strongest and most skilled gladiators. The sequel will focus on Lucius as an adult. In the original, the character was played by Spencer Treat Clark, his previous version will be played by Paul Mescal.
The new names also join Barry Keoghan and Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott also returns as director of the film.
It is worth mentioning that Maximus dies in the first film after the end of the battle with Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), and it is not possible to continue his story in a sequel.
Gladiator is considered a blockbuster, grossing over $460 million at the worldwide box office. It was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Picture. The production also earned Crowe an Academy Award for Best Actor.
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