The well-known actor Barry Keoghan, surprisingly abandons the sequel to the film Gladiator 2. A step backwards due to the many work commitments of the actor. Here are all the details
Barry Keoghan (recently nominated for an Oscar thanks to the film, The Spirits of the Island) leaves with great amazement, the processing of the sequel de Gladiator 2. Second chapter of the well-known cult film directed by Ridley Scott; according to what was reported by external sources, the decision reached by Barry Keoghan is due to the actor’s various work commitments; including the start of filming of The Batman 2 (in which he could return to play the Joker alongside Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight).
Barry Keoghan he was in the running to play the role of co-emperor Geta, a real historical figure; represented as a villain interpreter in Gladiator 2. Again according to external sources, the production would not have lost heart and could be in negotiation with the actor Fred Hechinger (recently appeared in The With Lotus) to get him involved in the film.
Gladiator 2: the official cast and the plot
Despite actor Barry Keoghan’s opt-out; Yes they confirm for the sequel film Gladiator 2the presences of main actors performers among which, Paul Mescal (as Lucio) (returning to the cast as Lucilla, Lucio’s mother), joined by Denzel WashingtonJoseph Quinn e Peter Pascal. Also among the big names is Djimon Hounsou. Joining this long list of actors are new stars May Calamawy, Lior Raz Peter Mensah and Matt Lucas. Derek Jacobi has also been included in the cast list and will reprise his role of Gracchus from the first film.
Also in this case as in the first cult chapter of the film; Gladiator 2 will see the direction of the director Ridley Scott. Details about the possible plot have not been disclosed at the moment. It is assumed that it takes shape in history twenty years after the first chapter; focusing the story on Lucio, who has now grown up and is about to follow in the footsteps of Maximus, the first Gladiator protagonist.
At the moment, Paramount has set the release date of the film at November 22, 2024. You just have to follow TechGameWorld.com to not miss any news in the world of cinema and TV series!
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