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Gladiator 2 confirms trailer release with first poster

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Gladiator 2‘s first trailer is nearly here as we only have one day to wait until Paramount releases the trailer.

The trailer release date was revealed as Tuesday, July 9 in Vanity Fair‘s exclusive first-look at the movie, and has now been confirmed by Paramount with the release of the first poster for the sequel.

Check it out below:

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We don’t know exactly when the trailer will arrive tomorrow, so if you just can’t miss it, keep an eye out all day.

Normal People star Paul Mescal takes the lead in the anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s original 2000 film, playing the role of Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla.

He stars alongside The Last of Us actor Pedro Pascal in the follow-up movie, with additional cast members including Denzel Washington and Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn.

paul mescal, gladiator 2

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connie nielsen, gladiator 2

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Gladiator 2 takes place nearly two decades after the events of the first film, with Lucius now of age and estranged from his mother Lucilla, having been sent far away from the Roman Empire as a child to the North African region of Numidia.

The movie begins in Numidia, with viewers seeing Lucius enjoying a relatively easy life with his wife and child. But he’s forced to take action following the Romans’ ruthless and continued descent into North Africa, going up against General Acacius (Pascal) in the process.

Nielsen reprises her role as Lucilla in the film, with Sir Derek Jacobi returning as Senator Gracchus.

paul mescal, gladiator 2

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pedro pascal, gladiator 2

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Gladiator 2 has a new release date of November 15 in the UK – having been brought forward from its originally-planned November 22 release date.

Washington’s role is teased as a former slave turned wealthy merchant with influence in the Roman court, while Quinn and The White Lotus actor Fred Hechinger play respective co-emperors Caracalla and Geta.

Hechinger replaced Barry Keoghan in Gladiator 2 after the Saltburn actor had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts.

Gladiator 2 will be released in UK cinemas on November 15 and in US cinemas on November 22.

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