Russell Crowe as Maximus in 'Gladiator' (2000). Ridley Scott’s 2000 film Gladiator was a sensational tale of honor and betrayal in the ancient Roman empire. In the film, Rome’s dying emperor Marcus ...

If you don't know, Gladiator II is now officially out, but before you go and see the sequel in theaters, below are some of the top moments you may want to remember from Gladiator. There are obviously ...

Paul Mescal plays Lucius Verus in "Gladiator II." The film revealed in a trailer — and makes it clear in the movie — that Lucius is Maximus' son. In "Gladiator," Lucius is just a child — here's what ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The story of Gladiator kicks off in 180 AD. In the opening scene, the Roman Empire reaches its ...

One of the most pivotal scenes in the original “Gladiator” blockbuster was filmed in a place you might not expect: a parking lot. Arthur Max, production designer for both “Gladiator” and “Gladiator II ...

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“Lucius, take your father’s strength. His name was Maximus, and I see him in you.” Gladiator never revealed exactly what led to Maximus and Lucilla breaking up many years before the start of the film.

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“Lucius, take your father’s strength. His name was Maximus, and I see him in you.” Gladiator II‘s newest trailer dropped an epic bombshell in the Colosseum. Lucilla’s son Lucius is really the child of ...