In addition to dropping the rap music, Paramount Pictures’ new trailer for Gladiator II drops a confirmation that Lucius’ father was Maximus. Of course, given that this is a sequel and that Maximus was killed in the original film, we won’t be seeing Russell Crowe involved in his son’s life in the gladiator arena.
The trailer shows off a CGI baboon and a flooded arena, and includes Lucius uttering Maximus’ famous line: “I will have my vengeance.”
“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 is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist,” reads Paramount Pictures’ official synopsis. “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.”
Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers) leads the cast as Lucius. Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) stars as General Marcus Acacius, Joseph Quinn (A Quiet Place: Day One) is Emperor Geta, Fred Hechinger is Emperor Caracalla, Derek Jacobi is Gracchus, Connie Nielsen returns as Lucilla, and Denzel Washington stars as Macrinus.
David Scarpa wrote the screenplay and Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, and David Franzoni serve as producers. Executive producers include Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, and Aidan Elliott.
Paramount Pictures is releasing Gladiator II in theaters, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX on November 22, 2024.
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