The sequel to Gladiator will release on November 22, 2024. The film will be directed by Ridley Scott. The makers are in talks with actor Paul Mescal to star in the upcoming untitled film. According to Variety, the sequel will be produced by Scott, his Scott Free Productions president Michael Pruss, Red Wagon Entertainment's Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher David Scarpa will write the script.
The original, Gladiator, released in 2000, featured Russell Crowe as a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Since Maximus dies at the end of Gladiator, Mescal will play Lucius, the son of Maximus' lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen), in the sequel. It may be noted that Mescal has been nominated for Oscars for his performance in Aftersun.