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 ...
What Happened in the Original “Gladiator”? 8 Key Moments to Know Before Watching the New Movie — Including Who Survived the First Film
Now, 24 years after the original film, Scott has returned to direct Gladiator II, which sees a new group of gladiators fight ...
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 ...
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?’ ...