Denzel Washington, the big surprise in the cast of ‘Gladiator 2’

ANDIt’s a reality. Gladiators 2 is underway and little by little more details of the film directed by Ridley Scott, highly anticipated by all viewers who enjoyed the first installment. So far we know that Paul Mescalto be the protagonist of the feature film, which will hit theaters next November 22, 2024.

Now, ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘ indicates that the director wants to Denzel Washington to join the project and both parties are in talks for this to happen. For now, the details about the role that the actor could play are unknown, but the medium points out that it is a relevant one for the course of the plot.

Although as of today there is no more information, we can predict that society between Denzel Washington and Ridley Scott it will be productive. In addition to shining individually in their respective careers in the film industry, the two worked together on ‘All the money in the world’in 2017.

At the moment, Denzel Washington is working on the filming of ‘The Equalizer 3’something that does not prevent, according to The Hollywood Reporterwho can consider being in ‘Gladiator 2’. The incorporation of Washington would mean a level incorporation for the project: add an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Times of Glory’ and the Best Actor award for Training Day.

The plot of ‘Gladiator 2’, by Ridley Scott

Tape ‘gladiator 2‘ give continuity to the story of the original 2000 film starring Russell Crowewho gave life to the stellar gladiator ‘Maximus Decimus Meridius‘, in the film that was nominated for 12 Oscars and winner of 5 Academy Awardsamong them best film.

In the sequel, Paul Mescal play the role of an adultlucius‘, the nephew of Emperor Commodusinterpreted by joaquin phoenix. In history, the man keeps fond memories of the gladiator Maximus after he saved him and his mother from death.

The story of ‘Gladiators 2’ it is located chronologically after the one reported in the first film. This sequel will focus on Lucius, the nephew of commodus and son of ‘Lucilla‘ (Connie Nielsen). In the absence of more details, it seems that the perspective of the new feature film will focus on that of the villains.

The producers in charge of the project are ‘Scott Free‘, leadered by Ridley Scott and Michael Pruss, as well as ‘Red Wagon Entertainment‘ with Lucy Fisher and douglas wick to the head. The latter was also a producer of ‘Gladiator’.

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Denzel Washington, the big surprise in the cast of ‘Gladiator 2’