Maximus death at the end of gladiator would seem to have closed the door on the possibility of a sequel, and indeed to this day there is still no gladiator 2. However, we make the occasional exception when there is a culturalhistorical significance involved. Now a sequel is finally coming to light but when will gladiator 2 take place. In an interview with hey u guys, the producers of the first film speak about the sequel where it would be set 2530 years after the events of the first movie. Gladiator 2 is currently in development with ridley scott returning to direct. Parkes and laurie macdonald assure fans of the swordsandsandal. There is no news on a time frame for production or release, and deadline notes that scott already has a number of projects underway. Sir ridley scott moving forward on gladiator sequel bbc news.
Nov 01, 2018 there is no news on a time frame for production or release, and deadline notes that scott already has a number of projects underway. Gladiator 2 was first announced in november 2018, and producers walter f. It is destined to be a classic, and is a movie that can be watched and appreciated with each subseqent viewing. Asus maximus vii hero atx ddr3 2600 lga 1150 motherboards maximus vii hero. Since the sequel to 2000s gladiator is coming 20 years after the best picture oscar winner, it only makes sense that it will be set at least 20 years after maximus russell crowe faced down.
Aug 22, 2019 the director of the new resident evil movie, johannes roberts, told us how its going to be different from the six milla jovovich resident evil movies. But but but theres a new hero on the horizongimmie a break. Regrettably, there are moments when the movie drags, especially when the fighting is too drawn out, and these moments prevent the movie from reaching four stars. Gladiator 2 in the works from ridley scott film the. Director ridley scott is developing a sequel to his awardwinning film gladiator, according to deadline. Some gladiators may have fought no more than two or three times a year and may have won their freedom within very few years. As of now, theres been no word on who scott and the films. Producers confirm when gladiator sequel will take place.
In one scene, he leans against her demanding she open her mouth, which he touches with his fingers and then slumps against her on a bed, but she leaves. Not only was there honor for a gladiator, but there were adoring crowds, and, sometimes there was wealth victors were paid with a laurel, monetary payment, and donations from the crowd and a life of leisure. Ridley scott moving forward with gladiator 2 peter craig to script. Jan 29, 2015 from there, pieces start falling into place. While he has been eyeing other projects that include a coming of age merlin movie at disney, ridley scott has begun forward progress on a. Crowes character died at the end of the first movie and will not be a driving. Some folk seem very irritated by this, which is strange because the makers of gladiator were not standing up bold as brass to proclaim they were unique with their movie, what they did do was reinvigorate a stagnant genre of film for a new generational audience. Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical action drama film directed by ridley scott and written by david franzoni, john logan, and william nicholson.
Gladiator is in my humble opinion, a near perfect movie. Parkes and laurie macdonald assure fans of the swordsandsandal action movie that a followup is still gearing up for production. Maximus rises as a wellskilled gladiator, eventually making it to rome where he participates in the gladiator. While he has been eyeing other projects that include a coming of age merlin movie at disney, ridley scott has begun forward progress on a sequel to gladiator, the 2000 film which garnere. The director of the multiacademy awardwinning film has started developing a sequel, deadline reports.
The screening was packed, and this will probably be the case with the theaters, but gladiator is missing something. Nov 01, 2018 the possibility of another gladiator movie has long been discussed, but there s been the slight problem of russell crowes maximus dying at the end of the 2000 film. The timeline means the franchise will pick up with the son of connie nielsens lucilla as a young adult. Ridley scotts oscar winner is getting a sequel, here are the first details. He asks her to stay with him, she replies that she will not. There have been rumors about where the sequel would go. Gladiator 2 is still happening, but some intriguing new details about the film have been revealed last year, it was announced that ridley scott was set to direct a followup to his 2000. How braveheart and gladiator are the same movie collider. Jul 03, 2018 provided to youtube by kontor new media gmbh now we are free from gladiator movie sounds unlimited listen with your heart.
Gladiator is a historical epic from director ridley scott. The film was coproduced and released by dreamworks pictures and universal pictures. Full movie in english maximus movies 2015 full movie. It stars russell crowe, joaquin phoenix, connie nielsen, ralf moller, oliver reed in his final role, djimon hounsou, derek jacobi, john shrapnel and richard harris. Gladiator 2 is really happening with director ridley scott. The movie won five oscars, including best actor for russell crowe who played maximus, a once. While it appears that this new iteration of gladiator will. Jun 12, 2019 the confirmation that gladiator 2 will see a time jump would seem to confirm the most recent word about what the movie will actually be about. It is expected the final film will focus on lucius who is also the nephew of joaquin phoenixs commodus and that while crowes maximus will. Jun 12, 2019 gladiator 2 is still happening, but some intriguing new details about the film have been revealed last year, it was announced that ridley scott was set to direct a followup to his 2000. Aside from the empire and politics, the movie focuses heavily on gladiators, its in the name after all.
Lucius finds out that cassian is a leader in the christian resistance and sets out to kill him. Ridley scott moving forward with gladiator 2 peter craig to. But there still arent many salient details to reveal to those wanting release dates and cast lists. Sir ridley scott moving forward on gladiator sequel. In the original gladiator movie, maximus, a oncepowerful general. The unbelievably insane gladiator sequel that almost was. Gladiator sequel now in development, led by ridley scott. After all these years, ridley scott is still open to the idea. Jun, 2019 there have been rumors about where the sequel would go. This new development of the sequel isnt the first time that a gladiator followup has been considered. Gladiator 2 takes place over two decades after original. The confirmation that gladiator 2 will see a time jump would seem to confirm the most recent word about what the movie will actually be about. Ridley scotts gladiator sequel setting is 20 years after.
In fact, though ridley scott has no known plans to make a sequel to gladiator, he does have thoughts about how maximus could be literally resurrected for a second film. The new gladiators is a documentary movie by elvis presley and ed parker centered on the fights of the united states karate team in london, england and brussels, belgium. Apr 02, 2015 full movie in english maximus movies 2015 full movies hollywood new hd. Gladiator sequel will be set 2030 years after original. Gladiator 2 is still happening, but some intriguing new details about the film have been revealed.
Gladiator takes place in ad 180 and is loosely based on historical figures. Nov 02, 2018 sir ridley scott is reportedly moving forward on a sequel to his classic 2000 film gladiator. Ridley scott plans to resurrect russell crowes maximus for epic sequel ridley scott has revealed his gladiator 2 plans for resurrecting russell crowes maximus. The original gladiator may have ended with the deaths of everyone important, but that isnt stopping director ridley scott from exhuming the swordsandsandals epic for a new sequel. Gladiator 2 will take place 2030 years after the original. Ridley scotts sequel takes place over two decades after original. Last year, it was announced that ridley scott was set to direct a followup to his 2000 historical epic, adapting a script written by peter craig whose next film is. His look and the way russell portrays his hate sells the whole movie for me. Gladiator 2 will be 25 or 30 years after the events of the first one. Parkes added an intriguing new detail about the script.
Producers confirm when gladiator sequel will take place gladiator came out in 2000 and was a blockbuster for its time. When it comes to the new gladiator movie i cant say im waiting around for it to happen. Narrated by chuck sullivan, it was filmed between 1973 and 1974 but finally remastered and later released in 2002. The first film was nominated for 11 academy awards, and won 5 of them, including best picture and best actor for. With half a billion dollars being the possible return on investment, stubbornness is apparently going to prevail as dreamworks has announced gladiator 2 is a go. The dramatic angles and editing made the fight scenes second to none in this movies genre. Scott is apparently still plugging away at that sequel, with new details emerging about the films potential plot and setting. Making a gladiator sequel sans a gladiator is theoretically an impossible proposition. There is the small matter of maximum and commodus dying at the end of the movie. Aug 10, 2018 in short, if ever there was a film that didnt cry out for a sequel, its gladiator. Ridley scott film to be set 25 years after original.
It works on so many levels the acting is phenomenal, the story is compelling, the backdrop of the film is beautiful. Gladiator was a film released in 2000 starring russell crowe that focused on general maximus decimus meridius, who was enslaved after escaping his execution for not supporting the new roman emperor commodus starring joaquin phoenix. The antagonist of the movie has a sexual desire for his sister. Jun 12, 2019 a sequel to ridley scotts legendary gladiator starring russell crowe is in the works according to the original films producers. Jun 12, 2019 gladiator 2 was first announced in november 2018, and producers walter f. In fact, there were some bonkers ideas in the past about what a gladiator sequelfollowup. Producers of the upcoming gladiator sequel have confirmed the movie will be set 25 or 30 years after the. As to whether crowe, 54, or phoenix, 44, would return for the. Nov 01, 2018 gladiator 2 is currently in development with ridley scott returning to direct. Roman forces, led by the general maximus crowe, defeat germanic tribes, bringing temporary peace to the roman empire. Gladiator won the academy award for best picture back in 2001 and it.
Peter craig, who wrote the town among other films, is. Provided to youtube by kontor new media gmbh now we are free from gladiator movie sounds unlimited listen with your heart. Gladiator 2 will follow the character of lucius, the son of lucilla connie nielsen and nephew of powermad commodus, who was played in the original film. Ridley scott moving forward with gladiator 2 peter craig.
Now a sequel is finally coming to light but when will gladiator. Though there are only a handful of gladiator bouts they seem to be fought to the death with the exception of the single combat with the tigers. Gladiator, which starred an extremely fit russell crowe, was one of scotts most successful films. Crowes character died at the end of the first movie, but the sequel will find lucius greatly influenced by maximus.
The director of the new resident evil movie, johannes roberts, told us how its going to be different from the six milla jovovich resident evil movies. Gladiator 2 takes place over two decades after original indiewire. May 05, 2000 my wife and i rarely go to r movies because they are generally not fit for consumption. Ridley and that the new chapter will pick up the story 30 years later. Sir ridley scott is reportedly moving forward on a sequel to his classic 2000 film gladiator. Apr 26, 2017 ridley scott has revealed how he would bring maximus back from the dead in a sequel to gladiator in the directors oscarwinning epic, russell crowes brave general maximus survives his betrayal and attempted murder at the hands of joaquin phoenixs scheming commodus and is metaphorically resurrected as a gladiatorial warrior who rises to become even more popular than the emperor. The possibility of another gladiator movie has long been discussed, but there s been the slight problem of russell crowes maximus dying at the end of the 2000 film. Jacquin phoenix definitely captures the egotisitcal persona he should display, stealing every scene hes in. The way the movie was shot from the cgi coliseum to the costumes worn gave the movie a realistic feel. Gladiator operates in a logically improbable world. The emperor, marcus aurelius played by richard harris, tells maximus that he would like maximus to succeed him upon his death and for maximus to. The supporting cast, most notably connie neilsen, buoy the film to new perspectives. In short, if ever there was a film that didnt cry out for a sequel, its gladiator. Paramount pictures is in negotiations on the sequel, which would be written by peter craig the town, top gun.
While a new film would apparently focus on the grown up lucius. Parkes and laurie macdonald assure fans of the swordsandsandal action movie that a followup is still gearing up. Crowes character died at the end of the first movie, but the sequel will find lucius greatly. Maximus has a hearttoheart with his former son who. Oscar nominated for the first film, scott wants to direct the film, and. According to deadline, production on gladiator 2 could happen very. Gladiator is a great movie and worthy exceptionbut dont go watch it if you are squeamish. Phoenix will surely be put on the map with gladiator. After being betrayed by the new caesar, roman general maximus is sold into slavery as a gladiator where he rises to fame as a peoples. Not long after gladiator won best picture, there was some talk of a gladiator sequel.