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Gladiator II by Ridley Scott is one of the most anticipated films of this year. It features Paul Mescal in the lead role of Lucius Verus. He is the son of Maximus, the central character in the 2000 film. It was played by Russell Crowe. The sequel is coming after over two decades, and hype is building up. While there is still almost a month before it releases in North America, the industry has predicted its debut weekend performance. Scroll below for the deets.
It is one of the most expensive films of this year, with a reported budget of over $300 million. The critics have praised Denzel Washington’s performance in the film upon seeing it during the early screening. Washington plays the role of Macrinus, a former slave and now an arms dealer. He also mentors Lucius, but he has an ulterior motive. Macrinus plans on controlling Rome. Besides Denzel and Paul, the movie also features Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn in crucial roles.
According to Box Office Pro’s report, Gladiator II is in league with Dune 2, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and Twisters, as the collection is expected to be close to what these films earned. The report suggests that this Ridley Scott-helmed, much-awaited sequel will earn between $60 million and $80 million at the box office in North America. The period drama will clash against Ariana Grande starrer Wicked – Part 1.
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