'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good
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'Gladiator II' Review: The Sequel Is Actually Good

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Paul Mescal portrays Lucius in "Gladiator II." “Gladiator II” continues years after Maximus’ death with his son, Lucius, now attempting to uphold the dream of a corrupt-free Rome first introduced by former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Cuba Scott/Paramount Pictures As I mentioned before, “Gladiator II” does make a lot of references to the original film, specifically to Maximus and his legacy through Lucius’ story. For those looking for a sequel that’s actually a direct descendant of the first “Gladiator,” you certainly won’t be disappointed by the healthy amount of Easter eggs peppered throughout the film. — Njera The Things That Didn’t Quite Work Fred Hechinger plays Emperor Caracalla and Joseph Quinn plays Emperor Geta in "Gladiator II."

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