Gladiator II will feature Denzel Washington in a villainous role, repeating one of the best career trends from throughout the actor’s filmography.

In Gladiator II, Pedro Pascal plays a Roman general who trained directly under Maximus, potentially creating a dark legacy for the original Gladiator.

In Gladiator II, Pedro Pascal plays a Roman general who trained directly under Maximus, potentially creating a dark legacy for the original Gladiator.

In Gladiator II, Pedro Pascal plays a Roman general who trained directly under Maximus, potentially creating a dark legacy for the original Gladiator.

Russell Crowe will not be involved in Gladiator II onscreen or behind the scenes but he has spoken several times about his notable sequel absence.

Gladiator 2’s trailers show a scene that will mirror one of the original movie’s most iconic moments while also repeating a historical inaccuracy.