Gladiator II is an upcoming epic historical drama film directed and co-produced by Ridley Scott.
Serving as a sequel to Gladiator (2000), the film was written by David Scarpa, from a story by Peter Craig and Scarpa, and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, May Calamawy and Denzel Washington.
It was produced by Scott Free Productions in association with Red Wagon Entertainment for Paramount Pictures.
The story follows Lucius, the former heir to the Roman Empire, who becomes a gladiator after his home is invaded by the Roman army, led by general Marcus Acacius, during the reign of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta.
