GLADIATOR II (Official Trailer) The Popcorn Junkies Reaction

Gladiator II is an upcoming epic historical drama film directed and co-produced by Ridley Scott. Serving as a sequel to Gladiator (2000), the film was written by David Scarpa, from a story by Scarpa and Peter Craig, and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. It was produced by Scott Free Productions in association with Red Wagon Entertainment for Paramount Pictures. The story follows Lucius, the former heir to the Roman Empire, who becomes a gladiator after his home is invaded by the Roman army, led by general Marcus Acacius, during the reign of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta.
A sequel to Gladiator was discussed as early as June 2001, with David Franzoni and John Logan set to return as screenwriters. Over the next few years, Scott offered occasional updates, including the possible involvement of the original film's lead actor, Russell Crowe, and plot ideas around the Roman afterlife and different historical time periods. Development was halted when DreamWorks sold the rights to the property to Paramount in 2006.
The film was finally announced in 2018, and Mescal was hired in the lead role in January 2023, with a script by Scarpa. The rest of the cast signed on over the next several months, and filming took place between June 2023 and January 2024, with a five-month hiatus due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes (including the 2023 actors strike). Gladiator II is scheduled to be released internationally, including the United Kingdom, on November 15, 2024, and later in the United States and Canada on November 22.
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[@LC-fx2lo]

The despair in Mark’s voice when he asked Nadia, “Why can’t you try?!” 😂😂❤❤

[@pandap9696]

Paul won an Olivier for playing Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire revival in the West End. Reviews used the words, "Brutal", "Terrifying", "Explosive". He possesses the range to pull a Gladiator character off, don't fret.

[@darrensmall5548]

Mark clutching his pearls (

[@JMac7395]

I'll probably watch because Denzel & Pedro are in it. Judging by the trailer, the plot of the movies seems chaotic. Also, it looks like switched the actor for the character of Lucius. Too bad they couldn't bring back the original actor to play that character as an adult 😕

[@PhilippaJ]

Does this mean Nadia was almost Russell Crowe’s love interest and Joaquin’s sister in Gladiator?! ❤❤

[@alisonbarber3456]

My takeaway - Paul looks better in a skirt than short shorts

[@LC-fx2lo]

I’m so excited to see this, I could actually cry. 😭 If you had told me when I was a kid that 25 years from now, I would be watching the trailer for the sequel on my phone, my head would have exploded………and I would have been very confused. 😂

[@Cornberry]

They ruined the trailer with that song man, completely takes you out

[@Harry-fk5of]

I reckon Paul Mescal could draw you in on a human/soulful level. Almost like he's out of his depth and it'll make the story more compelling

[@nathalied2691]

Mescal is so far superior an actor to Russell Crowe, he's gonna bring actual humanity rather than pompous postering with faux gravitas and little truth.

[@blakewalters1001]

“I can” hahahaha

[@livenletdie0]

The use of Kanye & Jay-Z song in the 2nd half of the trailer was really unnecessary

[@gracegabriel27]

Love this and looking forward to seeing this 😮 Also, just a little kind nudge that Paul Mescal’s surname doesn’t rhyme with Pedro Pascal’s. It’s Mescal where the ending sounds like the word call (It’s really hard when nothing rhymes with his surname! 😂) Said lovingly and kindly, adore you both ❤❤❤

[@mrmrgaming]

Looks great. It might not reach the rights of the first, but I will be happy if its close.

[@sdfrag]

The Emperors Caracalla and Geta look so sadistic 😮😈👏🏻

[@LovedByYou]

I think that Paul’s acting looks strong. Good for him.

[@Actornenad]

The Mandolorian Gladiator. Looks very Interesting. Denzel is in it so its going to be good.

[@stephschulze4898]

We need a new great epic. Paul looks the part. Never too keen on the OTT evil ones.

[@laurenbendik2006]

The way I felt her reaction to him saying pedro pascal is in it. Girllll, that is the legit the only reason I am going to see this movie or even watched the trailer.

[@PhilippaJ]

Not completely sold on this but tbh I am a big fan of the first! Watched it a couple of months back and I think it still stands up today!