Gladiator 2 : Ridley Scott blows his budget!
Gladiator 2 is one of the most anticipated films of this year 2024. Anticipated because it gives a sequel to a cult film like Gladiator (2000), more than 20 years later, is nothing short of bold and surprising. We are obviously curious to see what Ridley Scott propose to. But just seeing the director deliver an ambitious new epic makes you want it. It must be said that the director is one of the few capable of shooting “the old fashioned way”, with numerous extras and of reproducing important battles without using only digital effects. He proved it last year with Napoleon. And we expect no less with Gladiator 2.
In any case, it seems that Ridley Scott did not skimp on the means to stage this next film. After spending 200 million dollars Napoleon, the director would have spent even more. This is what is ahead The Hollywood journalist according to whom the original budget for the feature film was $165 million. Consistent figures given the supposed scope of the film. Let’s remember it at the time of the first Gladiator, just over $100 million had been made available to Ridley Scott. The equivalent today of less than $190 million.
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However, between the initial budget and the final budget of the Gladiator 2, there would have been big changes. According to the American media, the banknote would amount to 310 million dollars! We report that Paramount sources claim that the 49 days of filming would have cost around 250 million.
An “out of control” shooting?
The budget increase would be (small) due in part to actor and actress strikes. Second The Hollywood journalistto stop filming during this period would have cost $600,000 a week, total approximately 10 million dollars. Which doesn’t explain the tens of millions more than the initial budget. Without having the details of the shots, The Hollywood journalist remembers that an explosion on the set caused several injuries.
Furthermore, the production would have been the subject of alleged complaints animal abuse on set. Finally, the American media source would estimate that the shooting of Gladiator 2 era “out of control”and that it was a production where “nothing is framed”. Quite surprising from Ridley Scott who generally knows what he is doing on set and is known for his efficiency.
In any case, if the budget Gladiator 2 well over $300 million, Paramount will have to hope that the film is a real success at the global box office. Because this figure does not take into account the future cost of marketing. Since, Screenrant believes the feature film may have to pick up more than $700 million in revenue to reach its break-even point. To be seen when released in theaters, scheduled for November 20, 2024 in France.
Source: Cine Serie
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