Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Just as Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, an actual Roman emperor, in the 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe, the new characters ...
Twin Emperors, Dead Princes, and Bloody Betrayals: The Real History Behind Gladiator II
The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...
Where to Stream the First ‘Gladiator’ Movie Before You See ‘Gladiator II’
With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...
Here Are The Top 10 Things You Need To Remember About "Gladiator" Before You Watch "Gladiator 2"
If you don't know, Gladiator II is now officially out, but before you go and see the sequel in theaters, below are some of ...
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What Happened in the Original “Gladiator”? 8 Key Moments to Know Before Watching the New Movie — Including Who Survived the First Film
In the film, Rome’s dying emperor Marcus Aurelius fears that his son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) is unfit to succeed him ...
Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
Not all critics were entertained by “Gladiator II,” the hotly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic.
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Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Scott said Joaquin Phoenix nearly refused to play his villainous role, Commodus, in the 2000 action film. "He was in his prince’s outfit saying, ‘I can’t do it.’ I said, ‘What?’ ...