Peter Pascal another production that will keep him in the spotlight of international fame: the sequel to “Gladiator”, the multi-Oscar winner, which will follow the story of the young Lucius, who already takes his uncle’s throne as emperor of Rome.
The Chilean actor who is currently preparing the second season of the successful HBO adaptation “The Last of Us”and which is imminently presenting the short film directed by Pedro Almodovar “Strange way of life” at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, joins the cast that makes up the prestigious Ridley Scott to narrate its second part.
Pedro Pascal at the Met Gala 2023.
This was revealed by the specialized American media Deadlinewhich had already anticipated that it will be Paul Mescal (“Normal People”, “Aftersun”) who stars in part two, unlike the first where the boy was played by Spencer Treat Clark. The actress who will return is Connie Nielsenagain as Lucilla. In addition, the cast estimates to have the participation of figures such as Barry Keoghan (who comes from notable appearances in “The Island Spirits”, “Eternals” and his introduction as the Joker in “The Batman”)Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things” y “Game of Thrones”) y the oscar winner Denzel Washington (“Training Day”).
Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator.”
“Gladiator” (1999) achieved a collection of 460 million dollars at the worldwide box office and won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Russell Crowe, Best Director, Best Costume Design (for Janty Yates who returns in this new film), better visual effects y best sound.
For his part, Scott (who has just released “The Last Duel” and “House of Gucci” in world theaters) is preparing another historical film: a film focused on Napoleon Bonaparte, which will be played by the winner of the academy Award, Joaquin Phoenixin what will be his return to work with the director after more than two decades of playing the Emperor Commodus.
