Ridley Scott makes an important announcement about Gladiator 3

Ridley Scott makes an important announcement about Gladiator 3



After the rapid start of Gladiator 2 in the rooms…

Despite having to wait more than twenty years, Ridley Scott has finally managed to realize a wish he has had for a long time: that of realizing Gladiator 2. The film was released in French cinemas last November 13th.

Since it arrived in theaters, Gladiator 2 it made an impression. A week after its release in France – and despite being released two days later in several territories including the United States – the feature film has already collected $87 million according to the figures of Box office mojo. Faced with such an influx of audiences to the theaters to see his film, Ridley Scott walked away Few doubts about the launch of a possible Gladiator 3.

…a third film should really see the light!

As a reminder, Ridley Scott made a major revelation last September. During an interview with Firstthe British director admitted ithe intended to make a third Gladiator. However, after learning of the first theatrical results of the second work, he revealed on the microphone of Variety That this new sequel should in fact see the light :

I think I have to do it.

Ridley Scott, however, said nothing about the direction the story of this third film would take. But it is almost certain that this will be still focused on Lucius. And that son of Lucilla will be played again by Paul Mescal.

Paolo Mescal “totally ready” return

If he really realizes his desire to achieve Gladiator 3Ridley Scott should therefore be able to count on the return of Paul Mescal. Because he said he was the new interpreter of Lucius very excited to reprise his role When Variety he asked him the question: “Oh yeah, I’m definitely ready. » However, he clarified that he doesn’t know when this third film will be filmed, jokingly adding that it probably won’t be in 24 years.

Before tackling Gladiator 3However, Ridley Scott will take on another project. The director revealed that he will shoot a new movie in 2025. He described this new story as “a genre of science fiction”and hopes to start filming in April. After that he could then examine Gladiator 3.

Source: Cine Serie

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