From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
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The sequel to the iconic Oscar Best Picture-winning 2000 film Gladiator boasts equally ambitious spectacle and scale, stunning locations, plus a stellar cast led by Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen reprising her role from the original film, and Academy Award-winner Denzel Washington, capturing the enormity of the project and a rare look into Scott’s distinctive filmmaking style.
The film is based on characters created by David Franzoni, with a story by Peter Craig and Daniel Scarpa and a screenplay by Daniel Scarpa. It is rated R for strong bloody violence, Gladiator II will open in theaters on November 22.
Prior to the premiere of the sequel, CBS will present The Making of Gladiator II, a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of Paramount Pictures’ Gladiator II. The special will give both nostalgic fans and newcomers to the franchise an epic, never-before-seen look at the making of the film. It will air on Monday, Nov. 18 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).
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