Gladiator 2 First Look Photos Reveal Massive Colosseum Set and More
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was released in 2000. It’s been almost more than a decade and the Russell Crowe starrer movie is still one of the best epic dramas produced in Hollywood. The movie went on to become a breakthrough in the career of the actor Russell Crowe. Shot in the open locations of Rome, Gladiator had one of the perfect cinematography and fight sequences executed in the Colosseum.
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator was a massive critical and financial success. It went on to redefine the epic drama genre in Hollywood. The movie was nominated in 12 categories and swept away 5 Academy Awards in different categories. Russell Crowe was awarded an Academy Award for his great performance in the movie under the category of Best Actor. Recently, the pictures of the colossal set of Gladiator 2 were released by the media outlet Collider and the internet cannot stop buzzing about the Ridley Scott movie.
Gladiator 2 RecreatesThe Magnificence Of Ridley Scott’s Epic Drama
The sequel to one of the most widely watched epic dramas in Hollywood, Gladiator is creating waves in the entertainment world. The first look of Ridley Scott‘s sequel to Gladiator is already out. Looking at the set, it is quite evident that no stone has been left unturned to create the magic at the location. The reputed media outlet Collider’s, Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub was present on the set of the upcoming movie Gladiator 2. Luckily, the editor-in-chief could get pictures of the gigantic set of the movie. Collider has published the pictures and the Gladiator fans cannot stop talking about it.
According to the pictures taken by the Collider, the huge Malta set of Gladiator 2, reveals the enormous scale of the movie. The massive set overlooking the Mediterranean Sea can easily be mistaken for a city due to its size and comprises a large coliseum, a structure that resembles a temple, and a building that is still under construction. The work in progress on the set was quite prominent as the movie would be released the next year.
In the era of extensive CGI and VFX, witnessing an epic drama on a real set, almost at a real location is a completely different experience altogether. The Gladiator 2 might bring back the memories of Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe’s first installment of the famous epic drama. There is a possibility that the fight sequences would have no CGI effect and would look like realistic fight sequences. From the breathtaking set to the thought of witnessing almost a real fight sequence- has made the fans crazy with excitement.
The budget of Gladiator 2 has not been revealed yet, but it is quite evident that the cost of constructing such a magnificent set is not at all related to a small amount. With a star-studded cast and a humongous set no doubt, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator’s second chapter would be a feast to our eyes.
Everything We Know So Far About Ridley Scott’s Epic Drama Gladiator 2
Based on the developments on the Ridley Scott-directed epic drama, the Aftesun actor Paul Mescal would be seen playing the lead role of Lucius in Gladiator 2. Actor Fred Hechinger of The White Lotus fame would be seen playing Emperor Geta, a Roman Emperor who controlled the empire from 198 to 211. The Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington is also associated with the project. Almost after a gap of fifteen years, the actor would be collaborating with Ridley Scott after American Gangster. Actors like Pedro Pascal of The Last Of Us fame and Joseph Quinn are also associated with the much-awaited epic drama project of director Ridley Scott.
With the pictures of the set of Gladiator 2 that speaks volumes about the scale of the movie, Ridley Scott’s level of perfection and determination with respect to his projects do not need any introduction. With a great cast and gripping storyline, the sequel of the epic drama Gladiator has already carved a trajectory for its success.
Gladiator 2 would be released in 2024.
Source: Collider
