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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
When Ridley Scott Makes a Good History Movie, We Should Give Him His Flowers
Without giving away too much of the plot of Ridley Scott’s new epic Gladiator II, the sequel to the beloved first installment ...
Denzel Washington Says Ridley Scott Is Long ‘Overdue' for an Oscar: It ‘Doesn't Even Make Sense' Why He's Been Snubbed
Denzel Washington is determined to get Ridley Scott his long "overdue" Oscar. Washington, who reunites with Scott for ...
The Original Gladiator 2 Saw Russell Crowe Return as an Immortal Time Traveler
We examine the road to Gladiator II not taken in a 2001 screenplay by Nick Cave. Written at the behest of Russell Crowe, it ...
'Gladiator 2' unleashes hell
Pedro Pascal plays Marcus Acacius, a Roman general, in “Gladiator II.” Ooh, is he a strong but thoughtful man who carries a ...
Where to Stream the First ‘Gladiator’ Movie Before You See ‘Gladiator II’
With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...