An edited image featuring Russell Crowe as Maximus in Gladiator.
Even though Russel Crowe technically did not appear in Gladiator II, his character, Maximus, was featured at the end of the film. The story of Gladiator II takes place 16 years after the first film, and follows Lucius, who is forced to become a gladiator after the death of his wife. Paul Mescal leads the cast of Gladiator II, which also includes Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.
Related Gladiator 2 Does One Thing Better Than The First Movie, Continuing A Ridley Scott Trend A specific Ridley Scott trend has been evident throughout his long career, with Gladiator 2 continuing this by improving upon its predecessor. After including Maximus' hand in Gladiator II , the third movie cannot just ignore the fact that Lucius was asking to speak with his father.
Related The Exact Moment That Gladiator 2 Stops Being A Remake Of The First Movie Gladiator 2 is similar to the first film in many ways, but there is one moment in particular where the sequel turns in an entirely new direction. ✕ Remove Ads One of the original ideas for Gladiator II would have brought Maximus back from the dead and sent him traveling through time to visit several different historical eras.
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