The Two Actors Who Almost Played Gladiator 2's Lucius Before Paul Mescal
A pair of big-name actors were in the running to play Lucius in Gladiator II before Paul Mescal popped up on Ridley Scott's radar.
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The One Note Madonna Gave To Marvel For Deadpool & Wolverine
Madonna is notoriously cautious about movies using her most controversial song, but she gave Deadpool and Wolverine permission after giving a note of her own.
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Why Simon Pegg Thinks Star Trek Is Forever Tainted
As much as Simon Pegg would love to reunite with the other actors from the Star Trek Kelvin timeline films, he knows it just wouldn't be the same.
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One Of Brad Pitt's Biggest Box Office Flops Almost Bankrupted A Studio
One of Brad Pitt's biggest box office flops was an animated feature that marked a turning point in the history of DreamWorks.
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Christopher Lee Watched One Of His Best Movies The Night He Died
On the night he died in 2015, the great Sir Christopher Lee stumbled across one of his best films while it was airing on television.
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Monkeys Play A Much Larger Role In Gladiator 2 Than You Ever Imagined
In Gladiator 2, battles of life and death play out in both the combat arena and the imperial court. Monkeys play a pivotal role in both.
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The 12 Best Movies To Watch Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Tired of scrolling for something to watch? Check out our recommendations for the best movies to watch based on your zodiac sign.
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Gladiator 2 Somehow Reminds Us Of Three Major Superhero Movies
Gladiator II isn't a superhero film, but it has a few story beats that feel ported over from some notable comic book movies.
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How Much Of Gladiator 2 Is A True Story? More Than You Might Think
Ridley Scott's historical epic Gladiator 2 isn't exactly historically accurate, but parts of it are based on a true story.
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The Sci-Fi Box Office Hit That Quentin Tarantino Refused To Direct
Quentin Tarantino passed on the chance to direct several big movies in the '90s, including a sci-fi film that became a massive box office hit.
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The Most Disappointing Part Of Gladiator II Is Truly Baffling
Gladiator 2 features plenty of callbacks to the original movie from Ridley Scott, but there's one key reference missing, and its exclusion is truly baffling.
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Gladiator 2 Owes A Debt To One Of The Most Famous Plays Ever Written
Ridley Scott's sequel Gladiator II seems to be drawing some major inspiration from one of Shakespeare's best historical plays.
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Josh Brolin Says He'll Quit Acting If The Oscars Don't Nominate This Sci-Fi Director
Josh Brolin claims he's ready to throw in the towel on acting if the Oscars continue to snub one of his frequent directors for their sci-fi work.
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Pedro Pascal's Gladiator 2 Character Is The Movie's Very Necessary Wild Card
Pedro Pascal's Roman general character in Gladiator II ends up being much more than a simple foil to Paul Mescal's Lucius.
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Wicked Is The Movie Musical Version Of The Star Wars Prequels
What the Prequel Trilogy did for the Star Wars franchise, Wicked Part One is doing for The Wizard of Oz. Let us explain.
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Gladiator 2's Villain Is So Much More Interesting Than Its Hero
The main villain of Ridley Scott's sequel Gladiator 2 ends up being far more interesting than the hero played by Paul Mescal.
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In The Showdown Between Wicked And Gladiator 2, There Is One Clear Winner
Gladiator 2 is largely a rehash of the first film, while Wicked soared above our expectations. Check out our podcast discussion about Wicked here.
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First Moana 2 Reactions Tease Disney's Animated Sequel
Early reactions to Moana 2 are rolling in ahead of its theatrical release. Read on to find out what people are saying about Disney's animated sequel.
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Gladiator 2's Marketing Ruined The Movie's Biggest Twist
Gladiator II treats one moment as a big twist, but the marketing for the movie already gave the twist away long in advance.
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Gladiator 2's Biggest Surprise Is A Cameo We Never Saw Coming
Gladiator II features a cameo by a British comedian who landed the perfect role in Ridley Scott's sequel, and he had to work really hard to get it.
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Gladiator 2's Decadent Emperors Echo One Of The Most Infamous Movies Ever Made
The twin emperors in Gladiator 2 are drawn from real historical figures, but they also feel inspired by a controversial movie from 1979.
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Only Two Actors From The First Gladiator Return For The Sequel
Gladiator 2 unfolds 15 years after the events of the first movie, but only two actors from the original Best Picture winner reprise their roles in the sequel.
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Gladiator 2 Is Haunted By The Specter Of Russell Crowe's Maximus
Russell Crowe's Maximus died at the end of Gladiator and his presence keeps haunting Gladiator II in ways that ultimately hurt the film.
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Gladiator II Ending Explained: Echoes Of Eternity
Ridley Scott returns to the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with Gladiator II. Here, we break down the ending of the blockbuster sequel.
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Moana 2 Might Pull An Inside Out 2 At The Box Office
Not only will Moana 2 deliver the goods at the box office, but it may also follow Inside Out 2 in becoming a smash-hit for Disney.
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The 15 Best Movies About The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War defined an entire generation of Americans - and a generation of filmmakers. See its impact in these 15 outstanding films.
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Daniel Craig Could Play An Unlikely DC Comics Hero, With An Even More Unlikely Director
Daniel Craig is gearing up to star in Sgt. Rock, an unexpected DC Comics movie adaptation with an even more unexpected director attached.
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