Countdown to the release of the new “Gladiator(“Gladiator”), dir. Ridley Scott, began. American production company Paramount has revealed that the sequel to the first film from 2000 is expected to be shown in overseas theaters on November 22, 2024.

As Deadline first reported in its publication, the main character of the film will be – nominated for an Oscar – Paul Mescal (“After the Sun”, “Normal People”).

However, the young actor will not replace Russell Crowe in the role of the deceased Maximus. The young actor will play Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), who is now an adult as it takes place years after the first film’s finale.

Lucius was also the nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who killed his father and seized the throne. Commodus fought with Maximus. The latter saved the boy and his mother, avenging his own family, and made a special impression on the young Lucius.

This year is the 22nd^A November is the weekend before Thanksgiving in America, which is likely to bring the desired results at the box office.

Mezcal was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Charlotte Wells’ directorial debut After the Sun, which has received rave reviews since its release in theaters around the world.

95^V The Oscars will take place on March 12, 2023 in Los Angeles.

According to Deadline, Vulture