Makers of Gladiator 2 to resume shooting soon

The shooting of the sequel to the 2000 film Gladiator, which was paused due to the Hollywood strikes in July, is set to resume in Malta on December 4.

The sequel stars Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington along with Pedro Pascal. Actors Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi who starred in the 2000 film will also reprise their roles. Ridley Scott will once again return to the director's chair.

The sequel of the film is set years after the events of the first film took place and will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin). Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.

It will be backed by Ridley along with Doug Wick, Michael Pruss and Lucy Fisher. The script is written by David Scarpa.

Gladiator 2 is scheduled to hit the big screens on November 22, 2024.