[for-q-clinton]

I love Denzel but how the hell is he an emperor?

[AnotherUnixGeek]

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

I'm a big fan of Denzel Washington, all the way back from his "St. Elsewhere" days, but I hope he's not miscast. I have no idea what percentage of Roman slaves were sub-Saharan Africans, but my guess is that it was quite small. When Roman referred to Africa, they mostly meant what is now Egypt, Libya, Algeria and Morocco.

[Telepathic Intruder]

I’m sick of remakes and endless franchise sequels. Especially since they’re all woke and reflect Hollywood values. No doubt we’ll see a lot of LGTBQ+/?#&@ and white guilt.

[montag813]

Can't stand Pascal. Ultra-ultra-leftie who is always tweeting about his "trans" brother who pretends to be a woman.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Hollywood: “Are you not entertained?”
Slim: “Nope.”

[Ciexyz]

Hard to believe it’s been 24 years since the original Gladiator film (2000) with Russell Crowe.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I would rather go back and watch THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE(1964) I have it in Wide Screen uncut!

[dforest]

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

[Organic Panic]

This already sounds stupid.

[LeoTDB69]

“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.”

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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

[Red Badger]

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

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

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

[imabadboy99]

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.

[beaversmom]

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.