Ridley Scott is back with Gladiator II, makers unveil trailer

Makers release trailer of upcoming epic saga Gladiator II.
Makers release trailer of Gladiator II. Photo Courtesy: Paramount Pictures India Instagram page

Renowned director Ridley Scott promises to take movie lovers on a nostalgic and thrilling ride to ancient Rome with makers unveiling the first trailer of Gladiator II.

The movie is scheduled to be released later this year.

The movie stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger. Gladiator II is scheduled to release on November 15.

The first poster of the movie featuring Mescal was released by makers on Tuesday, where the lead actor could be seen dressed as a gladiator and gearing up for a battle in the arena.

Gladiator was released over two decades ago in 2000 and proved to be a huge success. It featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Tomas Arana, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, Richard Harris, and Tommy Flanagan. Crowe won an Academy Award for his role in the film.