Gladiator 2

1 year, 2 months - Many Hollywood stars rise and fall, but it seems Denzel Washington is eternal. This highly respected actor segued from small screen success on St. Elsewhere to Oscar gold in 1989 with the Civil War drama Glory. Later, he dazzled audiences everywhere with his portrayal of the titular figure in Spike Lee's Malcolm X. Since then, he's played many heroes and villains across a variety of films, and he continues to be a box office draw.Now Washington returns to the big screen in Gladiator II, the long overdue sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 classic. Does it rank among Washington’s best films? Not quite. But what does make the cut? Which films are the highlights of Washington’s long and illustrious career? Here are the 14 films every Denzel Washington fan needs to see, from Training Day to Philadelphia to The Tragedy of Macbeth.Gladiator II is directed by Ridley Scott and stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen, and Denzel Washington. The film is out in theaters now.

1 year, 3 months - With Gladiator II, Ridley Scott is back in the Roman Empire and back to what he does best… epic scale, from a dark and dirty vision of a futuristic Los Angeles to a massive derelict spacecraft on a rock in the middle of uncharted space. But there’s one place where the Academy Award winner really goes to work… the battlefield. The tactics he employs when bringing an epic battle to the big screen have their roots in his earliest film work. From a hyperfocus on process, to codes of honor and at least one bit of tricky filmmaking, here is how Ridley Scott goes to battle.This video essay was written by Clint Gage and edited by Justin Donaldson.

1 year, 3 months - Check out the final Gladiator 2 trailer for the upcoming movie starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.Gladiator 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.Gladiator 2 is produced by Douglas Wick, p.g.a., Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Lucy Fisher, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., and David Franzoni. Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, and Aidan Elliott serve as executive producers. Based on characters by David Franzoni. The story is by Peter Craig and David Scarpa. The screenplay is by David Scarpa.Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott, opens in theaters on November 22, 2024.

1 year, 3 months - Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Gladiator II with Ridley Scott and cast.

1 year, 3 months - Gladiator II, reviewed by Tom Jorgensen.Gladiator II finds strength and honor in the well-worn armor of its predecessor. Paul Mescal is adept in the belabored-hero role, going toe-to-toe with not only the delightfully deranged Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, but also with Denzel Washington, whose mercurial Macrinus practically screams “ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED” at the audience every second he’s onscreen. Ridley Scott balances Gladiator II’s action and drama admirably, and even though he’s treading familiar ground, Scott’s at least willing to loosen up the tone in a way that gives Gladiator II its own identity. The shadowy political battle for Rome’s fate may prove more reliably entertaining than the fantastical showdowns in the Colosseum, but both underline the importance of bravery and temperance in the face of turbulent times. They do so in the way only blockbuster cinema can: with a bunch of swords-and-sandals dudes working together to avoid death by giant rhino while a brain-rotted Emperor with a monkey on his shoulder howls from the best seats in the house.

1 year, 7 months - Check out the Gladiator 2 trailer for a look at the upcoming movie starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington.From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.Gladiator 2 is produced by Douglas Wick, Ridley Scott, Lucy Fisher, Michael Pruss, and David Franzoni. Walter Parkes, Laurie MacDonald, Raymond Kirk, and Aidan Elliott serve as executive producers. Based on characters by David Franzoni. The story is by Peter Craig and David Scarpa. The screenplay is by David Scarpa.Gladiator 2 opens in theaters on November 22, 2024.