New Gladiator 2 Footage Features Epic Showdown
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Paramount's panel at CinemaCon centered heavily on the highly anticipated sequel from Ridley Scott, which serves as a follow-up to his 2000 film Gladiator.
Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Pedro Pascal lead Gladiator 2, a film Ridley Scott says "is possibly even more extraordinary than the first".
During the panel, the studio debuted five minutes of unfinished footage, as per Discussing Film, who revealed the reel began with scenes from Gladiator before introducing the sequel through Paul Mescal's character, now 24 years in the future.
Mescal's character, Lucius, is a renounced nobleman entering the arena, where Denzel Washington serves as his sponsor and coach.
Audiences also got a glimpse of Pedro Pascal in action, reportedly battling opposite Paul Mescal, with Joseph Quinn and Connie Nielsen also getting their moments to shine.
Discussing Film also revealed that the arena was full of nasty surprises, including a three-headed dog, baboons and a giant rhino.
Critics couldn't wait to share their reactions, saying the film "looks like a high stakes, bloody brawl" and "Epic doesn't even cover it".
Gladiator 2 looks like a high stakes, bloody brawl with the most perfect casting from Paul Mescal like you’ve never seen him before to icon Denzel Washington, Ridley Scott ups the scale and brutality of the original for an event you won’t want to miss. #CinemaCon
— Jillian (@JillianChili) April 11, 2024
GLADIATOR 2: the film's massive budget is on full display. Ridley Scott is in top form, and Denzel is looking to steal the movie. Gladiators riding Rhinos, water coliseums filled with sharks, Paul Mescal going toe to toe with huge baboons. Epic doesn't even cover it #CinemaCon
— Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) April 11, 2024
I’ll he honest: I’ve been assuming GLADIATOR II would be a bust.
But after watching the extended trailer at #CinemaCon2024, I’m so much more excited for it. The footage looked genuinely so good, the cast is firing on all cylinders, and it’s right in line with the original film.— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) April 11, 2024
gladiator two looks INCREDIBLE. sharks! blood! denzel washington in hoop earrings! evil blonde joseph quinn! and let me tell you paul mescal.... he is going to deliver something brutal and legendary..... a movie star. #CinemaCon
— kenzie xcx 🐦⬛ (@kenzvanunu) April 11, 2024
Gladiator 2 is expected in theaters on November 22, 2024.
