Gladiator II
Summary
decade after Russell Crowe ’s Maximus screamed,“Are you not entertained?”Ridley Scott and the hurtle ofGladiator 2are back for a follow - up to the historical epic with both fresh and returning characters . A direct sequel set after the outcome of the Best Picture - winning original , Gladiator 2was a long - bear projectuntil a mold finally started to assemble in 2023 . The film’splot focalize on Lucius , the young nobleman from the firstGladiator . Modeling himself after Maximus , Lucius will enter the arena in the extremely - anticipated sequel .
Playing an adult Lucius , Paul Mescal lead theGladiator 2cast , which also features such high - profile actor as Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washingtonalongside rising adept like Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger . WhileRussell Crowe has confirm that he has no program of returning , a few actors from the original are reprise their roles , most notably Connie Nielsen as Lucilla . Crowe passing the lead character baton to an acclaimed player like Mescal is enough to build interest group in the undertaking , as he ’s one of the most exciting new starts in the master copy .
Gladiator 2 Cast & Characters
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Paul Mescal
Lucius
Pedro Pascal
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Marcus Acacius
Denzel Washington
Macrinus
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Joseph Quinn
Emperor Geta
Fred Hechinger
Emperor Caracalla
Paul Mescal As Lucius
Date of Birth: February 2, 1996
Actor : Paul Mescal is anIrish actor who first gain notice for starring in the romantic drama miniseriesNormal Peopleas the flabby - spoken and tolerant - hearted scholar Connell Waldron . After earning Emmy and BAFTA nominations forNormal People , Mescal showcased his striking capability on another stage with his Oscar - nominated carrying out in the occur - of - age dramaAftersun . He ’s since appeared in the critically acclaimed dramaAll of Us Strangers , try him to be one of the most gifted stars of his generation .
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Character : Paul Mescal plays Lucious in theGladiator 2cast . Lucius Verus , run by Spencer Treat Clark in the originalGladiator , was introduced as the son of Lucilla and the former Roman emperor after whom he was refer . Lucius was shown to have support a deep enthrallment for the gladiator Maximus and his heroic victories in the field .
Denzel Washington As Macrinus
Date of Birth: December 28, 1954
doer : Denzel Washington is anAmerican actor from Mount Vernon , New York , who ’s regarded as one of the most iconic motion-picture show genius of all meter . Denzel Washington ’s best moviesinclude his Oscar - winning stint as the corrupt cop Alonzo Harris inTraining Dayand his tear - jerking functioning as Troy Maxon inFences . His most iconic performances include Joe Miller inPhiladelphiaand Malcolm X in the eponymic biopic from Spike Lee . Washington was also a even cooperator of Ridley Scott ’s brother Tony Scott , play in five of his movies .
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lineament : InGladiator 2,Denzel Washington ’s characteris Macrinus , an arms trader and ability broker who keeps a stable of gladiators . He ’ll be a supporting figure to Lucius , who belike has his own schemes at play .
Pedro Pascal As Marcus Acacius
Date of Birth: April 2, 1975
Actor : Pedro Pascal is a Chilean and American actor who had his big break playing the splashy Dornish prince Oberyn Martell inGame of Thronesand assertive DEA agent Javier Peña inNarcos . His stardom continue to grow through high - profile TV starring character , playing Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin inThe Mandalorianand the morally complex survivalist Joel Miller inThe Last of Us . A embarrassment of movie part now come his way , include the leading office in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s upcomingFantastic Fourreboot .
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Character : Pedro Pascal ’s character inGladiator 2is Marcus Acacius . He ’s a papistical superior general who served under Maximus , work him a powerful but bloodthirsty warrior . He ’ll be one of the film ’s independent antagonists .
Connie Nielsen As Lucilla
Date of Birth: July 3, 1965
histrion : Connie Nielsenis aDanish actress who demote handsome as Lucilla in the originalGladiatorfilm . Nielsen is also known for playing the valiant warrior tabby Hippolyta inWonder Woman(and other DC Extended Universe property ) and the frigid - hearted mother Katherine inNymphomaniac . On TV , Nielsen savor a stint onLaw & Order : Special Victims Unitas the hind end yet at long last like Detective Danielle Beck and star as the challenging political leader and power - agent Meredith Kane onBoss .
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fibre : InGladiator 2 , Connie Nielsen come back to the dealership put as Lucilla , a Romanist patrician who mentors her Logos as he be after to lift through the rank . The granddaughter of emperor Marcus Aurelius and Maximus ’s former devotee , Lucilla , is a knowing and strategical player within Roman tycoon politics .
Joseph Quinn As Emperor Geta
Date of Birth: January 26, 1994
doer : Joseph Quinn is anEnglish actor who develop out inStranger Thingsseason 4playing Eddie Munson , the energetic high - school outcast who literally dally the guitar to save the world . He ’s since become a coveted star , with roles in the recentA Quiet Place : Day Oneand an upcoming role inFantastic Fouras the Human Torch . Quinn is also no alien to geological period theatrical role , as he seem inCatherine the Greatas the titular Russian crowned head ’s son Paul Petrovich and star in the BBC version ofLes Misérablesas the charismatic revolutionary Enjolras .
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Character : Joseph Quinn’sGladiator 2character is Emperor Geta . Geta is Caracalla ’s brother with whom he reigns over Rome jointly . The primary resister ofGladiator 2 , he harbors the same unretentive temper as his atomic number 27 - ruler and serves as a brutish loss leader .
Fred Hechinger As Emperor Caracalla
Date of Birth: 1998/1999 (Not Confirmed)
role player : Fred Hechinger is anAmerican actor well pick out from the first season ofThe White Lotuswhere he played the socially ill-chosen technical school - addict teen Quinn . His other premature roles admit the condescend mellow - schooler Trevor inEighth Grade , criminalize John Calley inNews of the World , and ominous murderer Ethan inThe Woman in the Window . His recent success has earned him a persona in other megahit , include the coming Sony Marvel motion picture , Kraven the Hunter .
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Character : Fred Hechinger plays the Emperor Caracalla . A hot - headed swayer , Caracalla harbors a liking for violence . In fact , the actual Caracalla was notorious for ordering slaughter in his territories .
Gladiator 2 Supporting Cast & Characters
Derek Jacobi As Gracchus : Derek Jacobi plays Gracchus in theGladiator 2cast . The doer repeat his function inGladiator 2as the Roman Senator , a duteous ally of Lucilla ’s . A mainstay in many Shakespearean theater adaptations , Jacobi is a Tony - winning stage veteran . He has also seem in such ensemble moving-picture show asGosford ParkandThe King ’s Speech .
Rory McCann as Tegula : Rory McCann bring together theGladiator 2cast as Tegula . McCann is considerably known for his iconic role as The Hound inGame of Thrones .
Alexander Karim as Ravi : Veteran Swedish worker Alexander Karim is best eff for roles in various moving-picture show and television productions in Europe , with recent credit includingThe SwarmandThe Box . He ’ll work Ravi in theGladiatorsequel .
Tim McInnerny as Thraex : English player Tim McInnerny join theGladiator 2cast as Thraex . He ’s come out in movie and television theatrical role dating back to the 1980s , includingNotting Hill , Game of Thrones , andOutlander .
May Calamawy In unnamed Role : Egyptian actress May Calamawy has an strange role inGladiator 2 . The actor is mostly know for playing the ill-affected and wondering Dena Hassan , one of the principal fiber from the comedy - dramaRamy . She also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the explorer - archaeologist Layla El - Faouly inMoon Knight .
Peter Mensah In Unknown Role : Ghanian actor Peter Mensah being part of theGladiator 2cast tot up to his many run - in with the swords - and - sandals genre , having previously appeared in300as the infamous Persian messenger who gets kicked into a well by Leonidas . Mensah also starred in numerous season ofSpartacusas the Gallic gladiator and maverick slave Oenomaus .
Lior Raz In unnamed Role : Lior Raz also has an unknown role inGladiator2 . Raz is pop for playing the sulk counter - terrorism unit commander Doron Kavillio inFauda , an Israeli political thriller serial that the actor - film writer also created . Though it was a small role , the most noted act quotation in his filmography is playing Rovach Alimov in the Ryan Reynolds Netflix movie6 Underground .
Matt Lucas In obscure Role : Before unite theGladiator 2cast , British actor and TV presenter Matt Lucas was best know for his involution in the sketch clowning seriesLittle Britainand for playing the Twelfth Doctor ’s companion , Nardole , inDoctor Who . He was also one of the co - host ofThe Great British broil Showfrom 2020 to 2023 .
prizefighter 2 is the follow - up to Ridley Scott ’s award - winning pic Gladiator from 2000 . Walter Scott take back to direct the sequel , with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius , alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta . prizefighter 2 had been stuck in development Scheol for old age before a script write by David Scarpa finally moved forward .
