Denzel Washington as Macrinus, giving a sideye, in Gladiator 2
The Big Picture Among the highly anticipated movies this year is Paul Mescal’s Gladiator 2, the movie is a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator and takes fans back to the Roman empire to be entertained. The feature has been long in making as Scott searched for the right story and talent and given the initial trailer of the feature he has found the right mix. The historical drama will be a mix of riveting story and high-octane action sequences.
Who is Denzel Washington Playing in ‘Gladiator 2’? Gladiator 2 has an ensemble cast that includes some old faces and many new ones. Washinton plays a former slave Macrinus, who has risen to be a power broker in Rome. Scott previously teased that his character would symbolize the life that was forbidden to Maximus in the original film, "There were businesses of gladiators who could indeed earn their freedom if they stayed alive. That was the deal. So we went right into that, in-depth.
Gladiator 2 is set for release on November 22, 2024. You can learn more about the sequel with our detailed guide here and check out the new featurette above.
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