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Put together for an epic battle. The primary trailer for “Gladiator II” has arrived.
The sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster stars Paul Mescal, who takes over for Russell Crowe.
Mescal performs Lucius, son of Lucilla, performed by Connie Nielsen and the late Lucius Verus. He’s additionally the nephew of Commodus, performed by Joaquin Phoenix within the authentic movie.
A grown Lucius resides within the northern African area of Numidia, the place he was despatched as a toddler by his mom. He returns to Rome as a gladiator and reunites along with his mom.
The film can be headlined by Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius, a Roman normal and Denzel Washington as Macrinus, a merciless, rich man who retains gladiators for sport.
The trailer includes a rhinoceros Lucius should defeat.
Hans Zimmer composed the soundtrack heard within the trailer and film.
Filming started final June however however was pressured to pause and resume in December as a result of leisure business strikes final summer season.
The film has a worldwide launch date set for Nov. 22.