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Denzel Washington in Gladiator 2: First Look at Sequel from Paramount Pictures
The Source ^ | 07 01 2024 | Staff

Posted on 07/01/2024 4:49:53 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

Okay, we had no idea Denzel Washington was starring in “Gladiator 2,” but Vanity Fair has unveiled new first-look photos, and now we’re hooked. The images feature Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington. “Gladiator 2” will be released from Paramount Pictures on November 22, 2024.

Check out a snapshot of the film’s characters in the film’s story that takes place well after the original Russell Crowe story:

Paul Mescal is Lucius, Maximums’ son from the first film, who hasn’t been seen in 15 years and is presumed dead. This likely leads into him becoming a gladiator where, like his father, no one knows who he was in his past life.

Pascal is a military commander turned gladiator as punishment.

Denzel is a former slave who is now a wealthy merchant who does not like the emperors.

Quinn is co-emperor Caracalla who is supposedly trying to portray a character differently from Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus.

Connie Nielsen appears to be the lone returning major cast member from the original, playing Lucius’ mother Lucilla.

Check this out. It’s uncertain if Phoenix or Crowe will appear in flashbacks or dream sequences since they both pretty much died, but the focus is primarily on the new cast and Mescal’s character, Lucius. Photos show Mescal fighting Pascal, suggesting either Pascal’s early demise or a climactic battle scene. Typically, one of the characters should be dead by the end of such a fight unless a thumbs-up from the emperor spares them.

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To: dforest
I will watch Denzel in anything. Good actor, love his voice, and he has a sound head on his shoulders.

I don’t think he’s ever made a bad movie. Not that I know of, anyway.

I can watch “Remember the Titans” again and again.

21 posted on 07/01/2024 5:29:08 PM PDT by Allegra (Toss a zeeper in the Dnieper)
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To: rdcbn1

“Damn, that dude passes the tranny test. Hard to tell it’s a guy.”

No kidding. First glance was “Wow, is ‘she’ pretty.”


22 posted on 07/01/2024 5:40:39 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: ConservativeMind

One of the great 80s shows.


23 posted on 07/01/2024 5:40:40 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: HYPOCRACY

I’ll hold out for Fantastic 4 the musical.

https://youtu.be/HT7F0DbZg3w?si=LEIBKXVGFw1qG9cH


24 posted on 07/01/2024 5:43:33 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: wally_bert

Two stretchy thumbs up!


25 posted on 07/01/2024 5:46:33 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (Brandon's pronouns: Xi/Hur)
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To: HYPOCRACY

Arrested Development had some of the best writing.

SOAP on steroids with a real budget.


26 posted on 07/01/2024 5:54:13 PM PDT by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure..)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek
There were some black slaves in Rome. Not many though. They were considered quite exotic and were as prized as blonds from the far north although not as much as redheads.

They probably would have come from the Kingdom of Aksum who was a Roman trading partner.

They might have even had a few Indians (dot not feather) because there was sporadic trading with them as well.

What we would consider Oriental or Asian people would have been almost unknown but you might track down one or two.

27 posted on 07/01/2024 6:01:18 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Roses are red, Violets are blue, I love being on the government watch list, along with all of you.)
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To: yesthatjallen

This already sounds stupid.


28 posted on 07/01/2024 6:04:34 PM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: Allegra

I am not much for Hollywood. If more of them were like this guy it might be different.

He has a way about him that is very appealing to viewers.


29 posted on 07/01/2024 6:11:56 PM PDT by dforest ( )
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To: yesthatjallen

“Paul Mescal is Lucius, Maximums’ son from the first film, who hasn’t been seen in 15 years and is presumed dead. This likely leads into him becoming a gladiator where, like his father, no one knows who he was in his past life.

Pascal is a military commander turned gladiator as punishment.

Denzel is a former slave who is now a wealthy merchant who does not like the emperors.”


Sequel or remake? This sounds strikingly like the original. Is there no creativity left anywhere?

Denzel takes on the role similar to Oliver Reed, the wealthy slave merchant who won his freedom.

Pascal sounds very similar to Maximus, military guy who ended up a gladiator and

Mescal (lucius) Correcting the above was not Maximus son, but Lucius Verus’ son - also sounds like Maximus, his idol from before as the Spaniard following a similar arc.

A few minor tweaks and voila, a whole new movie. LOL


30 posted on 07/01/2024 6:44:01 PM PDT by LeoTDB69
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To: yesthatjallen

Do you like gladiator movies?......


31 posted on 07/01/2024 6:52:20 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: yesthatjallen

When will there be a remake of “Shaft” starring a White actor?


32 posted on 07/01/2024 6:55:40 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
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To: Red Badger

😂😂😂


33 posted on 07/01/2024 6:56:14 PM PDT by Allegra (Toss a zeeper in the Dnieper)
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To: yesthatjallen

I like Denzel but this is more cultural appropriation. We can’t even have white Romans anymore. Give me a break. Will not be watching this ridiculousness.


34 posted on 07/01/2024 8:02:00 PM PDT by imabadboy99
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To: Telepathic Intruder

Someone said on a Lee Van Cleef video on You Tube the other day that they wanted to see a remake of The Good, Bad, Ugly. I had to speak up. Blasphemous.


35 posted on 07/01/2024 8:55:35 PM PDT by beaversmom
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It took me many years to watch the first Gladiator, but it’s up there as one of my favorites. Love the score. I listen to it to this day. Hans Zimmer is coming to Denver this September. I’ve already missed Echo and The Bunnymen and Hauser this summer. Don’t think I can miss another one. I’ll take my oldest with me if I can get out of my comfort zone and go.


36 posted on 07/01/2024 9:00:15 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: imabadboy99

Russell Crowe’s buddy in the first one was an African.


37 posted on 07/01/2024 9:01:20 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: for-q-clinton

He isn’t.


38 posted on 07/01/2024 9:02:13 PM PDT by Captain Peter Blood
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https://youtu.be/SF9C3cklVIQ?si=L8MwLAm5H38Njinr


39 posted on 07/01/2024 9:04:12 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: beaversmom

A remake of that one would only serve to remind everyone how much better the original is.


40 posted on 07/01/2024 9:05:35 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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