Who is Hanno’s Father? Maximus or Lucius Verus?
Gladiator II serves as a sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning feature Gladiator. The plot takes 16 years after the first movie ...
Twin Emperors, Dead Princes, and Bloody Betrayals: The Real History Behind Gladiator II
The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...
Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...
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What Happened To Lucius In Real Life (& How Gladiator 2 Changes It)
Gladiator 2s protagonist, Lucius Verus, is based on a historical figure, yet the films exaggerated story drastically changes what happened to him.
Box Office Gets Glicked: ‘Wicked’ Eyes $117M Opening, ‘Gladiator II’ Heads for $60M
Between them, the two very different Thanksgiving tentpoles are capturing almost every adult demo, reminiscent of Barbenheimer.
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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 ...
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...
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‘Gladiator II,’ with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is ...
Every Gladiator II actor is in their own wild version of the movie — so let’s rank them
Nothing worked until the creative team entirely scrapped the idea of bringing Maximus back, and refocused the drama on Lucius ...
'Wicked' vs. 'Gladiator II': If you see only one movie this weekend, the choice is clear
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" are both pretty good films, but if you only have time for one this weekend, see "Wicked." ...