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Gladiator II: Behind the Scenes
Ridley Scott discusses Joaquin Phoenix's near departure from Gladiator, and details of Gladiator II's cast and release.
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Ridley ScottJoaquin PhoenixRussell CrowePaul MescalBarry Keoghan
- Why is Barry Keoghan not in Gladiator II?
- Barry Keoghan was initially cast as a villain in Gladiator II but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with filming for Saltburn.
- Why did Joaquin Phoenix threaten to quit Gladiator?
- Ridley Scott had to persuade Joaquin Phoenix to stay on the Gladiator movie set after Phoenix threatened to quit, due to the film's demanding nature.
- Will Russell Crowe be in Gladiator II, and what are his feelings towards the sequel?
- Russell Crowe, who starred in the original Gladiator, won't be in the sequel due to his character's death in the first film; however, he expressed a tinge of jealousy and fond memories of the original movie.
- Who is Paul Mescal's character, and what is significant about his role in Gladiator II?
- Paul Mescal stars as Lucius Verus, Maximus's secret son in Gladiator II, marking his first significant studio film role, landing the role after a brief meeting with Ridley Scott.
- Who are some of the other actors starring in Gladiator II, and when is the movie's release date?
- Gladiator II, which picks up 20 years after the first movie, stars Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Sir Derek Jacobi, and is released in UK cinemas on November 15th.