Universal PicturesWhat has happened now with Gladiator 2? The most controversial sequel of the next few years has revealed new information and it is very shocking.
Gladiator 2 has announced an unexpected bombshell. The sequel’s lead, Paul Mescal, has reported positively on the start of production on the sequel. A surprising news! This installment is a sequel to the original 2000 film, directed by acclaimed director Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. The original film tells the story of a betrayed Roman general who becomes a slave and is forced to fight as a gladiator, ultimately fighting for revenge on his murdered family. It grossed more than $500 million worldwide and earned five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Crowe. Finally, after 23 years, a sequel is going to be produced with Paul Mescal as the protagonist.
Filming on the sequel is set to start much earlier than planned.
Paul Mescal on the Irish contingent having a good time and ‘Gladiator 2’ #EEBAFTAs pic.twitter.com/ANBY76rPBA
After the news that Paul Mescal’s commitments had delayed the start of production on Gladiator 2he offered a positive update while speaking with Deadline at the BAFTAs. It seems that he has an unexpected bombshell for all fans of the franchise.
Although he hasn’t provided a definitive start date, the actor has an idea of when production will begin. Filming on Gladiator 2 was initially delayed by two weeks due to Paul Mescal’s role in the play A Streetcar Named Desire., and now it is reported that production will begin in a few months. “In summer,” the actor dropped the bombshell. “I’m not sure of the exact start date, but soon.” This information has surprised all followers. No one expected production to start so soon. Something that many viewers have applauded.
