From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome.
“..a thrilling spectacle and Paul Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained.” (Peter Bradshaw, Guardian 4 stars)
Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum as a gladiator, enslaved after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With Denzel Washington as the slave-owner and slave-trainer, the cunning and ambitious Macrinus. Spectacular sequel with the Colosseum created not digitally but as a gobsmacking 1-to-1 scale physical reconstruction with real crowds...