Gladiator IIwhich Set for release on November 22nd, the meaning of Maximus getting his hands dirty in the original changes Gladiatoras discovered Gladiator II first look images and trailer. It's been 24 years since Ridley Scott's release Gladiatorstarred Russell Crowe and the film became one of the best films about Ancient Rome. However, the timeline Gladiator films are slightly different, as Ridley Scott revealed at the end of the first film that only 12-15 years had passed since Maximus' death.
Gladiator II hosts an all-star cast and will follow the story of Lucius Verus, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus, played by Spencer Treat Clark in the first film. Gladiator movie. Since then Gladiator II trailer released, There have been comparisons between Paul Mescal's Lucius and Russell Crowe's Maximus.especially since Lucius used the dirt around him in his fight. Maximus was known for his unusual dirt ritual in the 2000s Gladiatorbut he often grab a handful and smell it before a fight in the arena Gladiator II seems to change the reason behind it.
Gladiator 2 Turns Maximus' Dirt Ritual into an Act of Honor
Maximus Rituals in Tribute
Gladiator II Lucius turns Maximus' dirt ritual into an act of respect as he transposes the ritual into an ode to a fallen gladiator. In GladiatorBefore Maximus became a famous gladiator, he was a farmer in Trujillo, etc the dirt-sniffing ritual was partly because it reminded Maximus of homeas well as preparing him for battle. Moreover, the dirt ritual reminded Maximus of his family's death, which motivated him to fight for revenge against Commodus, who was responsible for their deaths. Lucius would have accepted the ritual as he participated in gladiatorial combat and the death of Maximus.
When Lucius copies Maximus' defilement ritual, it pays a nice tribute to his friend.
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especially since Lucius' uncle is the one who killed him.
The ritual is then turned into an act of respect by Lucius Gladiator II for the character now grew up and became a gladiator himself, fighting for the likeness of Maximus. Gladiator II It follows Lucius' journey as his peaceful life with his family comes to an abrupt end when the Roman Empire invades his home and Pedro Pascal's general Acacius enslaves him as a gladiator. Lucius' vendetta against Acacius echoes Maximus and Commodus. Therefore, when Lucius copies Maximus' ritual of pollution, it is a fine tribute to his teacher. Gladiatorespecially since Lucius' uncle is the one who killed him.
Pedro Pascal's General Acacius was also trained off-screen by Maximus
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provides an additional link between the two films.
Lucius Maximus Copying Dirt Ritual proves how similar both characters are
The Gladiator Movies Have The Same Premise
Lucius copying the dirt ritual proves how similar Paul Mescal's Lucius and Russell Crowe's Maximus are. Both characters begin the film in a remote setting with their families until the Roman Empire recruits them as gladiator slaves.. Despite Lucius' previous position as a member of the ruling family, Gladiator II presents a more humble version of the character, and Lucius' life is clearly influenced by Maximus, as his story follows a similar path. The similarities in the story are almost there Gladiator II as a remake instead of a sequel, so Lucius could also meet Maximus' fate at the end of the sequel.