Ridley Scott's 2000 epic, Gladiator, set a new standard for historical dramas, combining breathtaking ... Lucius, the nephew of Commodus and son of Lucilla, appears to have taken Maximus as ...

and Caracalla – as well as many of Rome's leaders throughout its history. Such drama could serve Gladiator II's story well. Gladiator II introduces two emperors who, unlike Commodus, are ...

Gladiator, the period drama from 2000, was a groundbreaking creative attempt that redefined the genre of historical epics for the next generation.

Commodus was eventually taken down by Roman general-cum-gladiator Maximus Decimus Meridius ... better as an action flick than a focused historical drama. If you're here to watch Paul Mescal ...

"Gladiator II," starring Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal, is now in theaters. Ridley Scott's 2000 historical film "Gladiator ... a Roman general betrayed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the ...

Revitalizing the sword and sandal genre as well as raising the bar for historical action and drama films, Gladiator went on ... Aurelius and older sister to Commodus, who has to handle her ...

The highly-anticipated upcoming movie is stacked with a star-studded cast and its release date is set up against the musical drama ... s Gladiator and is the nephew of the late Commodus who ...

Paul Mescal as Lucius in “Gladiator II” (Credit: Paramount Pictures) “Aftersun” Oscar nominee Paul Mescal plays Lucius, the nephew of former Emperor Commodus and son of Lucilla ...

Below, we’ve curated a list of action-packed historical dramas like Gladiator 2 ... who embarks on a mission to take down Commodus, the corrupt emperor responsible for the death of his family ...