'Gladiator II' Sequel in the Works, Ridley Scott to Direct
Epic Historical Drama to Follow Son of Maximus and Lucilla
Quinn, Nielsen, Mescal, and Pascal Join Cast
A sequel to the critically acclaimed historical epic "Gladiator" is in the works, with Ridley Scott returning to direct. Titled "WEB Gladiator II," the film will follow Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who was taken captive by the Romans as a child.
Scott, who helmed the original "Gladiator" in 2000, has reunited with writer David Scarpa for the screenplay. The cast includes Joseph Quinn ("Stranger Things"), Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator"), Paul Mescal ("Normal People"), and Pedro Pascal ("The Mandalorian").
The film is set to begin production this year and is scheduled for release in 2024.
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