Paul Mescal's recently released movie, 'Gladiator 2' is running successfully in theatres worldwide. The film follows the story of Maximus's son, Lucius Verus. The sequel picks up a few decades after Ridley Scott's 2000 film, which starred Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. Long after general-turned-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius and Emperor Commodus killed each other in battle, long-lost heir Lucius returned to Rome as a gladiator.

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Sequels of iconic films only make sense if there is a logical story to tell. But when a film has attained cult status and it's been over two decades since its release, how good an idea it is to make a part two?

Gladiator II review: Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal save the day in Ridley Scott's melodramatic sequel

Hollywood veteran Denzel Washington has revealed that a same-sex kiss was cut from the upcoming film Gladiator II. Washington, who stars in the film directed by Ridley Scott, was asked in a recent interview – "How gay is the Roman empire?

Denzel Washington reveals a same-sex kiss was removed from Gladiator II

The first reactions for Gladiator II are here! Legendary director Ridley Scott has brought his Roman world back onto the screen after 24 years, and as per the first reactions, it's thrilling, epic and a perfect sequel to an iconic film.

Gladiator II first reactions are in: Critics call sequel a 'masterpiece' and Ridley Scott's best work

Scientists have used a 2,000-year-old recipe to recreate the perfume used by Roman dictator Julius Caesar, thousands of years after his death. The monarch, who ruled from 46 through 44 BC, is believed to have worn a specific fragrance known as "Telinum".

THIS 2,000-year-old recipe, which includes gladiator's sweat can recreate perfume used by Caesar

Life may truly have imitated art in case of Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe as the actor, who played a Roman general in the mega-hit 'Gladiator', has said that he has Italian roots.

'Gladiator' Russell Crowe has Italian roots, and ties with last man beheaded in England

Ridley Scott will soon resume shooting for his much-awaited sequel to Gladiator. The ace filmmaker revealed that December 4 is when they start the work on the film.

Gladiator 2 to kickstart production in December, reveals maker Ridley Scott

Paul Mescal is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel, 'Gladiator.' Many publications have confirmed that the 'Normal People' actor is in final negotiations to star in the epic sequel to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 film.

Paul Mescal is in talks to star in Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator 2'

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Director of Oscar-winning film 'Gladiator', Ridley Scott, has reportedly said that the script for his long-awaited sequel to his 2000 Russell Crowe-headlined film 'Gladiator' is underway and that he will take it up on priority soon.

Gladiator sequel: Director Ridley Scott confirms script is being 'written now'

The Italian minister of culture announced the winning bid to restore the Colosseum's arena on Sunday, a project that will allow visitors to view the archeological wonder from ground level as soon as 2023.

Italy unveils winning project to restore 2,000-year-old Colosseum's floor

Russell Crowe, in his illustrious career, has delivered some memorable performances in iconic films. One of them has been 'Gladiator' - a period film that released in 2001.

Russell Crowe feels he didn't deserve the adulation he got for 'Gladiator'

We all consider Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator' as one of the greatest films of all time. But its lead actor, Russell Crowe has revealed that the film did not hold potential when he had first read the script.

Russell Crowe says the initial script of 'Gladiator' was 'so bad'

There will only be a handful of people in this world who have claimed to have seen some Hollywood films, to have missed out on classic action-film ‘Gladiator’. We hear that Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning film is most likely to get a sequel.

Who's excited? Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning film 'Gladiator' to now get a sequel

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