“It’s Huge. Cecil B. DeMille On Steroids” Says Denzel Washington About The World Of Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II In Behind The Scenes Look

By Michelle McCue | October 8, 2024

“This is the biggest film I’ve been on. It’s huge. Cecil B. DeMille on steroids.” says actor Denzel Washington of director Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II.

Paramount Pictures has released a “Making of an Epic” featurette for the upcoming film.

GLADIATOR II 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 II stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, with Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Scott and Washington worked together previously on the 2007 film AMERICAN GANGSTER, which co-starred Russell Crowe.

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The film opens in theaters on November 22.