November 21, 2024

Paramount Pictures presents

GLADIATOR 2

CURTAIN RAISER –Gladiator (2000) was an historic epic helmed by Ridley Scott with Russell Crowe in the title role was about the rise of a betrayed General as a Gladiator to avenge the death of his family and the Roman Emperor whose over-ambitious son was the root cause! The film had bagged 5 Awards at the 73rd Academy Awards- Best-Picture, Actor, Costume Design, Visual & SoundEffects!

SYNOPSIS – 2 decades after the happenings of the 1st part, Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal), the son of Maximus from Gladiator,(Russel Crowe, 2000),becomes a gladiator after his wife is killed by the Roman army led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal). Now a slave, Lucius seeks revenge against Acacius and fights as a gladiator under the guidance of a former slave, Macrinus (Denel Washhington) who has his own agenda!

The film premiered at Sydney, Australia. 

CREDITS – 

The cast includes Joseph Quinn as Emperor Greta, Fred Hechinger as Emperor Cara Calla, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen etc

Cinematography- John Mathieson Music -Harry Gregson Williams

Directed by –Ridley Scott (The first part-(Gladiator), was also directed by him)

Release by Viacom 18 STUDIOS in English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi on Nov.15th

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