It may have taken 23 years for Gladiator 2 to happen, but I have a feeling it will be well worth the wait to see fellow Oscar nominee Paul Mescal leading the sequel donning that armor. He’ll be playing Maximus' son Lucius who becomes a gladiator after his home is invaded by General Marcus Acacius’ army.

Legendary film director Ridley Scott revealed that he strived for thorough historical accuracy in 'Gladiator II,' the sequel to his 2000 global hit 'Gladiator,' to allow audiences to fully experience everything about the Roman Empire era.

Let us turn our attention to Paul Mescal’s nose. Much has been written about the face of the 28-year-old actor from County Kildare, Ireland: his sad, soulful eyes and his playful tangle of curls. But for the purposes of this story,

Despite Ridley Scott's previous comments, Gladiator 3 is far from a sure thing ahead of the release of Gladiator 2.

Gladiator II had its first screening Friday night, and early reactions have made their way to social media. The sequel to the 2000 film was screened at the Paramount Studios lot in Los Angeles, where media outlets and film critics got a first look at the movie starring Denzel Washington ,

Emmy-nominated producer and entertainment journalist Scott Mantz added: ‘GLADIATOR II is indeed the REAL DEAL! An epic sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor — great action, amazing visual effects, stellar performances across the board (esp. PAUL MESCAL & DENZEL WASHINGTON)! A return to form for director RIDLEY SCOTT! I was ENTERTAINED!’

His comments further clarify what Scott recently told France’s Premiere magazine, where he admitted he was "toying with the idea" of making a Gladiator III. "No, seriously! I’

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at the rigorous training for Ridley Scott's highly anticipated Gladiator II, featuring an all-star cast including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington.

After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics applauded the movie for its epic scope, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances.