Gladiator 2 trailer release date confirmed
Gladiator 2's first-look trailer has a release date - and it's soon.
Normal People star Paul Mescal takes the lead in the anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott's original 2000 film, playing the role of Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen's Lucilla.
He stars alongside The Last of Us actor Pedro Pascal in the follow-up movie, with additional cast members including Denzel Washington and Stranger Things' Joseph Quinn
Vanity Fair shared the first-look photos of Mescal, Pascal and co in action earlier this week, with the publication confirming a trailer release date of July 9.
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Gladiator 2 takes place nearly two decades after the events of the first film, with Lucius (Mescal) now of age and estranged from his mother Lucilla (Nielson), having been sent far away from the Roman Empire as a child to the North African region of Numidia.
The movie begins in Numidia, with viewers seeing Lucius enjoying a relatively easy life with his wife and child. But he's forced to take action following the Romans' ruthless and continued descent into North Africa, going up against General Acacius (Pascal) in the process.
Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla in the follow-up film, with Sir Derek Jacobi returning as Senator Gracchus.
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Gladiator 2 has a new release date of November 15 – having been brought forward from its originally-planned November 22 release date.
It's hoped that the trailer will shed further light on the supporting cast's characters.
Washington's role is teased as a former slave turned wealthy merchant with influence in the Roman court, whilst Quinn and The White Lotus actor Fred Hechinger play respective co-emperors Caracalla and Geta.
Hechinger replaced Barry Keoghan in Gladiator 2 after the Saltburn actor had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts.
Gladiator 2 will be released in UK cinemas on November 15.
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