Ridley Scott wants to make a third "Gladiator" film

» Updated:

» Published:

Ridley Scott wants to make a third "Gladiator" film
Photo: Scott Garfitt/AP/TT

Share this article

Ridley Scott is considering a third film to complete a full "Gladiator" trilogy. He says this in an interview with the French film magazine "Première", according to The Independent, just weeks before the premiere of "Gladiator II" – 24 years after the first film.

I'm already bouncing ideas for a "Gladiator 3". A spark has been lit, says the director, revealing that the ending of the upcoming "Gladiator II" echoes the ending of "The Godfather II" – and thus opens the door to a third film.

The lead actor in "Gladiator II", Irishman Paul Mescal, says that Ridley Scott has talked to him about the possibility of a sequel.

I'm of course interested. But we can't rush it, and let the story unfold.

The first "Gladiator" film premiered in 2000 and there (spoiler) the main character Maximus, played by Russell Crowe, was killed in the end. It was rumored that he would appear in a "flashback" scene in "Gladiator II", but Crowe has denied this in interviews.

"Gladiator II" has its Swedish cinema premiere on November 15.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter to Headline Coachella Next Year

Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter to Headline Coachella Next Year

Lars Tunbjörk's Surrealism Showcases Unique Archive Finds in Stockholm

Lars Tunbjörk's Surrealism Showcases Unique Archive Finds in Stockholm

Married at First Sight Couple's Journey to Parenthood in Special Episode

Married at First Sight Couple's Journey to Parenthood in Special Episode

Christmas Tour Announced for John Lundvik, Magnus Carlsson, and Wiktoria Johansson

Christmas Tour Announced for John Lundvik, Magnus Carlsson, and Wiktoria Johansson

Viktor Norén Releases Debut Autobiography This Autumn

Viktor Norén Releases Debut Autobiography This Autumn

Libraries Struggle as Social Services Demand Grows, DIK Report Finds

Libraries Struggle as Social Services Demand Grows, DIK Report Finds

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Arrested in Georgia by Interpol

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev Arrested in Georgia by Interpol

Warship Wrecks from Swedish Greatness Era Found Near Karlskrona

Warship Wrecks from Swedish Greatness Era Found Near Karlskrona

Cardi B's New Album Features Lizzo, Selena Gomez, and More

Cardi B's New Album Features Lizzo, Selena Gomez, and More

Hov1 Sells Song Rights to Warner Music Sweden

Hov1 Sells Song Rights to Warner Music Sweden

Doobidoo Tops Swedish TV Ratings for the Week

Doobidoo Tops Swedish TV Ratings for the Week

Emmy Stars Protest Israel's Actions in Gaza at Awards Ceremony

Emmy Stars Protest Israel's Actions in Gaza at Awards Ceremony

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Face Lawsuit from Luxury Brand

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Face Lawsuit from Luxury Brand

Spain Considers Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation

Spain Considers Eurovision Boycott Over Israel's Participation

Bianca Ingrosso's Stalker Appeals Prison Sentence for Harassment

Bianca Ingrosso's Stalker Appeals Prison Sentence for Harassment

I Just Want To Be Cool Wins Göteborg Film Festival Honorary Award

I Just Want To Be Cool Wins Göteborg Film Festival Honorary Award

Swedish House Mafia to Perform at Ullevi Next Summer

Swedish House Mafia to Perform at Ullevi Next Summer

Lydia Sandgren Explores Knowledge in New Novel Artens överlevnad

Lydia Sandgren Explores Knowledge in New Novel Artens överlevnad

Adolescence Makes History with Emmy Win for Youngest Supporting Actor

Adolescence Makes History with Emmy Win for Youngest Supporting Actor

Lenin Prize Awarded to Climate Researcher Andreas Malm

Lenin Prize Awarded to Climate Researcher Andreas Malm