Screenwriter David Scarpa discusses “manifesting Maximus” in Gladiator 2 25 years later. Watch this new Gladiator 2 featurette for a behind-the-scenes look at the film starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.
Gladiator 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Gladiator 2 is produced by Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., and David Franzoni. Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, and Aidan Elliott serve as executive producers. Based on characters by David Franzoni. The story is by Peter Craig and David Scarpa. The screenplay is by David Scarpa.
Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott, is now playing in theaters and available to watch at home tomorrow, December 24, 2024.
