Summary
Denzel Washington explains whyGladiator 2is the “biggest film” of his career in a new video. Washington will play Macrinus, an arms dealer who is highly intelligent, bold, and ruthless. The highly anticipated sequel marks Washington’s reunion with director Ridley Scott after over a decade, as the pair previously worked together onAmerican Gangsterin 2007. In addition to Washington,theGladiator 2caststars Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Fred Hechinger, Matt Lucas, and Connie Nielsen.
In a new video forGladiator 2on the official @GladiatorMovieX account, Washington explained why the upcoming sequel is his biggest yet. Check it out below:
This statement stemmed from a featurette that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the movie, showing the set being built. Washington mentioned that this is “the biggest film [he’s] been on,” elaborating that “they built the Colosseum!” After he says this, the video shows a glimpse at the Colosseum set being built. Washington also noted the “spectacle” and immersive qualities ofGladiator 2. Read the full quote below:
“I think this is the biggest film I’ve been on. They built the Colosseum! It’s a ride. The spectacle. Everywhere you turn, you feel like you’re in that world. And I love that.”
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Gladiator 2Has A High Budget.
Based on first looks from the trailer and images, the early reactions seem optimistic, with many praising the visual spectacle and production value.
WiththeGladiator 2traileralso highlighting the incredible spectacle of the production value, the massive scalemakes sense given the film’s budget.The budget sits at around $200 million, putting it at a higher estimate than even some of 2024’s high-cost films, such asTwistersandDune: Part Two. The report also suggested that the epic sequel might have gone over budget, with some sources suggesting that the film could have cost as much as $310 million, going above the already-large $200 million budget.
Gladiator 2did receive a €47 million (or roughly $50 million) rebate for filming in Malta.
The high budget is evident due to the delays and production struggles in the past year.Gladiator 2started filming early last year, with locations including Malta and Morocco. During that time, several production photo sets were being released online, including the set design for the coliseum,reflecting on the use of practical settings to create this movie. On top of that, the movie also had to halt production due to the Hollywood dual strikes, with filming resuming in December 2023 and concluding in early January 2024.
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The budget ofGladiator 2puts a lot of pressure on the film to perform at the box office as it hits theaters this fall. As it stands, it will have to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2024 to break even, which would be roughly around the $500 million to $600 million range. Based on first looks from the trailer and images, the early reactions seem optimistic, with many praising the visual spectacle and production value. This could allowGladiator 2to succeed in IMAX formats, while it could help the sequel succeed.
Source: @GladiatorMovie/X
Gladiator II
Cast
Gladiator 2 is the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s award-winning film Gladiator from 2000. Scott returns to direct the sequel, with Paul Mescal staring as Lucius, alongside Denzel Washington and Joseph Quinn as the villain Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 had been stuck in development hell for years before a script written by David Scarpa finally moved forward.
