Russell Crowe's Character Won't Appear in 'Gladiator' Sequel

It is not yet known exactly when the shooting of the second "Gladiator" will begin and when at least roughly wait for its premiere.

However, certain details about the upcoming film are starting to emerge. For example, the shooting will take place in Morocco, and the main role was entrusted to the young and promising Paul Mescal.

He got to play the adult Lucius, the nephew of Emperor Commodus, who, many years before the events described in the picture, was saved by Maximus, the hero of the original tape.

And here is the sad news for Gladiator fans. Many until the last believed that the character of Russell Crowe would find a place in the new film.

But alas, the plot will be built on events that take place many years after the first story. And Maximus will not appear in Gladiator 2. Although, according to rumors, even at the stage of creating the script, such an option was not excluded ...