Gladiator 2 is nearing its release date, and after witnessing the events in the official trailer of the film, fans are desperate to see if the movie will be as massive as the original one. Well, it’s for sure that the movie will be a hit because fans will see the biggest stars appearing in the upcoming film. We have accumulated a list of Gladiator 2 cast members so that you know more about the characters before watching the movie in theaters when it releases.
1. Paul Mescal As Lucius Verus
Do you remember the young boy Lucius who stole our hearts with his innocence in 2000’s Gladiator? Portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark in the original film, Lucius Verus was loved by all. Now that the boy has grown up and grabbed the primary role in Gladiator 2, every fanatic is eager to see how Paul Mescal does justice to the character. Lucius always admired the most influential and brave General of the Roman Empire, Maximus, for his fearless conquests. Now, he has to show what he has to offer to the viewers as the new lead of the Gladiator universe.
The 28-year-old Irish actor Paul Mescal has previously impressed the cinephiles with his performances in God’s Creature, Aftersun, and more. He has also received nominations for BAFTA and Academy Awards for his praiseworthy work.
2. Denzel Washington As Macrinus
Macrinus is an arms dealer and a cunning man who would not think twice before using others as instruments for his selfish aspirations. The trailer of Gladiator 2 also sees him trying to manipulate Lucius and using him as a puppet to win the battle against Marcus Acacius. To be precise, he would emerge as the biggest threat in the world of Lucius in the upcoming film.
American actor Denzel Washington is a brilliant name in the film and TV industry. He has been gracing the screens for four decades and has received a number of accolades for his great work. Some of his best performances can be seen in A Soldier’s Story, Fences, The Tragedy of Macbeth, and more.
3. Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta
Emperor Geta is Caracalla’s twin brother. Following his father’s demise, he and his brother became the rulers of Rome. Geta is a short-tempered ruler who never shows mercy on anyone; instead, he proves himself to be a brutal emperor.
Joseph Quinn is a talented actor who became everyone’s favorite after appearing as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4. He left every fan crying following his saddening death sequence on the TV show. Besides that, he also worked on some remarkable projects, including A Quiet Place: Day One, Dickensian, and more.
4. Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla
Like his brother, Caracalla is a ruthless ruler with a liking for violence. Despite sharing the massive empire with his brother, he never gets along with him; in fact, Caracalla always seeks ways to assassinate Geta and take the entire empire under his control. The trailer shows him laughing and screaming like an insane person.
If you remember, Fred Hechiger appeared in the horror film series The Fear Street Trilogy on Netflix in 2021. He has also appeared in some other popular shows like The White Lotus Season 1 and Pam & Tommy.
5. Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius
Marcus Acacius is a potent general of the Roman dynasty who received training from Maximus, whom Lucius has fascinated since childhood. Now, in the upcoming film, he will be seen going toe-to-toe with Lucius, showing what he has learned from the best over the years.
Pedro Pascal is one of the most brilliant actors who rose to fame after appearing in the fourth season of the ultra-popular HBO series Game of Thrones. Despite having great potential, he struggled for almost two decades before grabbing the huge opportunity. However, after the GOT role, he appeared in several films and TV Shows, including The Great Wall, The Equalizer 2, Triple Frontier, and more.
6. Connie Nielsen as Lucilla
Lucilla is the mother of Lucius and the former lover of Maximus, who would play a pivotal role in Gladiator 2. She will be the greatest support system for her son Lucius and will protect him from every threat and political situation in the Roman empire.
Connie Nielsen is a 59-year-old Danish actress who will play a substantial role in the upcoming film. She has been in the industry for several years and has given tremendous performances in Wonder Woman, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Boss, and others.
7. Derek Jacobi as Sen. Gracchus
Like Lucilla, Gracchus is another recurring character who will be a part of Gladiator 2. Gracchus was the Senator of Rome during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Following the assassination of Marcus at the hands of Comoddus, Gracchus sided with Maximus to avenge the death.
Derek Jacobi is an award-winning actor who is mainly recognized for his theatre performances. In addition to his stage performances, he has worked on some substantial films and TV Shows, such as Vicious and Last Tango in Halifax.
