Gladiator II Begins Streaming This Week as Netflix Officially Scores One of Ridley Scott’s Biggest Hits
A sequel enters the arena
Gladiator II continues the story years after the original film. It follows Lucius as he is drawn into the violence of the Colosseum, in a role that echoes Maximus’s earlier path.
Crowe’s criticism draws notice
Russell Crowe has spoken out against the film, criticizing what he sees as its lack of a moral core. His comments have brought added attention to the sequel. The criticism concerns a follow-up to one of Ridley Scott’s most beloved and critically praised films, according to the article.
A large ensemble cast
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, while Pedro Pascal appears as General Marcus Acacius. Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, and Connie Nielsen returns as Lucilla. Joseph Quinn portrays Emperor Geta, and Fred Hechinger plays Emperor Caracalla. The listed cast also includes actors known for Aftersun, The Last of Us, Training Day and The White Lotus.
Key points
- Gladiator II is scheduled to start streaming on Netflix tomorrow.
- The 148-minute sequel follows Lucius into the Colosseum’s brutal world.
- Russell Crowe has criticized the film for what he considers a lack of moral core.
- Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen are among the cast.