Los Angeles: The "Gladiator" sequel by Ridley Scott will hit theatres on November 22, 2024.
The Hollywood Reporter, an entertainment website, reports that Paramount Pictures revealed the movie's release date on Friday.
Paul Mescal, the star of "Aftersun," is in talks to play the lead role.
The untitled sequel will be produced by Scott, his Scott Free Productions president Michael Pruss, Red Wagon Entertainment’s Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher.
David Scarpa will write the script.
“Gladiator”, which was released in 2000, starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Mescal will essay the role of Lucius, the son of Maximus’ lover Lucilla (played by Connie Nielsen), in the sequel.
Mescal is nominated for the best actor Oscar at the 2023 Academy Awards for his performance as a young troubled father in the indie movie "Aftersun".
With PTI inputs