Scott’s “Napoleon” screenwriter David Scarpa penned the script. Scott’s original “Gladiator” collaborators, costume designer Janty Yates and production designer Arthur Max, are returning to the franchise. Scott Free President Michael Pruss, plus Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment, are producing.

Paul Mescal, who plays a grown-up Lucius in the sequel, shares his reaction to the twist: "Holy s---." Like father, like son. The new Gladiator II trailer just dropped online, and with it comes a major reveal: Lucius (Paul Mescal) is,

Paul Mescal embraces his inner warrior as he goes to battle for Rome in the new trailer for Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Gladiator sequel. The Kildare native can be seen beaten and bloody as he portrays a grown-up Lucius, son of Lucilla, played by Connie Nielsen in the original film.