July 10, 2024 09:46 am IST
Fans have reacted enthusiastically to the epic trailer for Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.
The much-awaited trailer of Gladiator II is here! On Tuesday, Paramount Pictures released the official trailer of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, starring Paul Mescal as Lucius. Fans got a glimpse of the arena in the battle-heavy trailer, which takes the story forward two decades after the original film starring Russell Crowe, which released in 2000. (Also Read: Gladiator 2: First look images revealed; Internet has multiple opinions on Denzel Washington’s role)
About the trailer
The three-minute-long trailer begins with an introduction to Paul Mescal’s grown-up Lucius. He is the nephew of the late Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) and the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen). Lucius is now living in the North African region of Numidia. “I remember that day. I never forgot it, that a slave could take revenge on an emperor,” he says in a flashback.
When he is taken captive, and eventually pushed back into the arena by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal), an epic battle begins. Don’t miss Denzel Washington as well, who plays a wealthy arms dealer and strikes a rapport with Lucius right from the start. The trailer ends on a spectacular note, right when a full-speed face-off between Lucius and Marcus is about to begin.
Reactions from fans
Reacting to the trailer, a fan commented, “This is absolutely fantastic. It’s a gift that Denzel continues to be the coolest man to walk our earth.” Another fan wrote, “I wish they didn’t show so much in this trailer but it looks fantastic. I’ll be seeing it on the biggest screen in the cinema!” “This looks awesome! I sat down,” said a fan. “This really does look fantastic! Gladiator on steroids – flooding the coliseum, scale, intrigue, action, betrayal. Yes please!” wrote one comment.
Gladiator 2 will release in India on November 15.
