‘One Of The Best Things’: Ridley Scott All Excited For His Upcoming Film Gladiator II; Says It’s Full Of ‘Brutal Action’

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As a lifelong fan of the original Gladiator, I must admit that my heart skipped a beat when I heard the news about its sequel. Having grown up with Maximus and his epic battles, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and apprehension. Ridley Scott‘s bold claims of it being one of his best works set the bar incredibly high, and I can’t wait to see if they will be met.

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the 2000s Academy Award-winning movie Gladiator carries a significant burden of expectation, but director Ridley Scott remains optimistic about it. In an interview with Empire, he boasted that Gladiator II ranks among the “best work” he’s ever done, which encompasses the original film itself, so the bar has been raised quite high!

He mentioned one of his top achievements and followed up by stating he’s also made some other successful attempts. Scott playfully hinted at the upcoming sequel to the movie featuring Russell Crowe, a film that won five Oscars, describing it as “a relentless, intense action spectacle.”

On another occasion, Scott expressed his approval for his forthcoming movie. Earlier, he told PEOPLE that the sequel is “equal in quality” to the original film. He clarified, “It’s equal in quality to the first one. I didn’t say superior. It’s equal.”

Paul Mescal, the main actor in the movie, expressed his thoughts about it when he spoke with Empire. He mirrored the director’s sentiments concerning its intense nature. In reference to the action scenes, he stated that they weren’t like a quick series of sounds (ting-ting-ting). Instead, they were more brutal and raw, making viewers feel the exhaustion as characters fought.

The excitement and promotion for this upcoming movie is really taking off! Since the initial film, which wasn’t only praised by critics and won awards, but also brought together people who shared common passions and turned into a cultural sensation.

Even though Maximus, portrayed by Crowe, suffered a tragic end in Gladiator, his impact will live on through Mescal’s character Lucius. This young man admired Maximus for his courage and power displayed in the arena, particularly during the climactic battle where he defeated the villainous Commodus, played by Phoenix.

Lucius’s mom hid him on a secluded island to shield him from the treacherous and violent Roman Empire. But in a pursuit led by General Marcus Acacius, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, Lucius – the true heir to the Empire – is found and forced into gladiatorial combat. Caught between standing his ground or fleeing, will Lucius muster the courage to restore Rome’s honor or share Maximus’s fate? There are many exciting moments ahead!

Gladiator II will be released internationally in theaters on November 22.

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2024-08-22 23:37