Details on GLADIATOR 2

GLADIATOR 2

Studio: Paramount Pictures

Prod Co: Scott Free Productions, Red wagon Entertainment

Location: Morocco and Malta

Writer: David Scarpa

Director: Ridley Scott

Logline: The story follows the story of Lucius (son of Lucilla), who was banished to the far reaches of the Roman Empire and must fight his way back.

Characters:

LUCIUS: Despite his appearance and allegiance towards them, this enraged, defiant warrior is not of Barbarian blood. Unknown to his comrades, he is an exile of noble lineage. Abandoned in his eyes by his family and betrayed by his people, he fights with the courage of someone who has nothing to lose. Loyalty is everything, but is it love and vengeance for his new people or the hatred of his own that gives him such unwavering mental and physical strength? Set Paul Mescal

LUCILLA: The mother of Lucius. Lucilla was the older sister of Commodus. Set Connie Nielsen

MACRANUS: Physically impressive and prosperous in appearance. He has the build and weathered look of a former fighter who has managed to change his destiny. He has improved his position in society and is now a well-connected onlooker from the wings. Yet despite his own past, he has no intention of helping others do the same. A cunning and cruel manipulator, he is fuelled by ambition. Although he may not always be able to hide his contempt for the order of things, he understands it and uses it to his advantage. Set Denzel Washington

FORTUNA: The beautiful young consort of a slaver and gladiator trainer. She is confident and bold, her fierce nature born from her stubborn contempt for her slaver. Fortuna has felt like his property when he made her an orphan and left her little choice but to serve him. If the chance comes to take control and break free, she plans to take it. Set May Calamawy

CARACALLA: Cool and calculated twin emperor. Set Joseph Quinn

GETA: The wild-eyed and erratic twin emperor. Set Fred Hechinger

JUGARTHA: King of Numidia and Africa Nova. Based on Jugurtha who was King of Numidia. Tall with aquiline features. Noble. Powerful. Arrogant. Extremely revered by his people. Is nicknamed "Hamilcar the Fierce" by the romans. Prays in the Numidian language. His kingdom is attacked and defeated by the Romans. This role will also demand the physicality and athleticism of a military leader.

MACRUS ACAGIUS: The seasoned veteran and hero of the Roman Empire. Set Pedro Pascal

VIGGO: Former Gladiator Champion. Set LIOR RAZ