“Gladiator 2” – Russell Crowe breaks silence and comments on the release of the sequel: “I’m a little jealous.”

Gladiator 2 is one of the most anticipated projects of the next film season. Sequel to 2000 cult director Ridley Scottthe project will see in the role of the main character – Lucius – a young man Paul MescalBye Russell Crowe not expected to participate, the historical hero of the first chapter. During these hours, the actor finally broke the silence and decided comment on the release of the sequel in theaters – also showing that he thinks about his innocence.

“Gladiator 2” – Russell Crowe comments on the release of the sequel

Episode guest The Ryan Tubridy Show – where presented papal exorcist – Russell Crowe so he commented on the appearance of the sequel de Gladiator. Among the compliments addressed to her “successor” – Paul Mescal, memories from the shooting and comments on the plot, the star finally revealed what do you think of the project, not hiding a pinch of “jealousy”:

I heard that the young man [Paul Mescal] he is a good boy. I wish him all the best (…) I think the point they are picking up on the story, with young Lucius on his way to becoming emperor, is a really smart idea, compatible with the world we have created (… ) However, I don’t want to, I want to dwell too much on the past, because it takes me back to that period of time when I was clearly much younger (…) I always think about it and love every minute of it. I love being on the set of a historical film. Putting on costumes and situations like that really fascinated me. There is a slight undertone of envy that people are now going through the same experience that I had some time ago..

As Crowe himself mentioned, Gladiator 2 will revolve around history Lucius, son of Lucilla and grandson of Commodus, rescued by Massimo Decimo Meridio at the end of the first film. Install approx. thirty years after the first chaptersequel should solidify come back – according to some rumors – from Connie Nielsen Lucilla translator. They should also appear in the cast Barry Keoghan AND Denzel Washingtonhis second collaboration with Ridley Scott – after american gangsters. Keoghanin particular, one must interpret movie villainswhich is the “dummy” version co-ruler of Getason of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna and brother of Caracalla, who ruled Rome from 209 to 211, first with his father and later with his brother. Paul Mescal AND Barry Keoghan they were both Oscar nominees this year, respectively after the sun AND Spirits of the island – and therefore ready to continue their ascent to Hollywood. Gladiator 2 – whose script was edited by David Scarpa – is due to debut in theaters November 22, 2024while filming is going on.