Gladiator 2 is finally happening, and although it will mostly be focusing on a new story, the film really doesn't need to bring back Maximus.
Gladiator 2 is finally happening, but using the film to bring back Russell Crowe's Maximus would be a huge mistake. Legacy sequels often have a tendency to bring characters back from previous films, and while that works most of the time, bringing Maximus back could absolutely ruin Gladiator 2. Russell Crowe was the star of the original Gladiator, with the film being marketed on his name, but that doesn't mean he has to return for the next film in the franchise.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Gladiator, first released in 2000, tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman military official that is forced into slavery after a coup that is put on by the Emperor's son, Commodus. Maximus' family is killed and he is forced to fight his way back up the social ladder, with the exiled Roman soldier deciding to become a gladiator.
Maximus' is solely motivated by vengeance for his family and the grief that comes with their loss. At the end of Gladiator, Maximus is finally happy for the first time in years, having achieved his life's mission and having reunited with his wife and son. There is nothing more to tell with Maximus' story, and bringing him back for Gladiator 2 would ruin this finality.
Maximus In Gladiator 2 Would Detract From Lucius' Story Instead of focusing on Maximus, Gladiator 2 is set to center on a character named Lucius - and having Maximus appear would distract from his story. Gladiator 2 will feature actor Paul Mescal playing an adult version of Lucius, the young nephew of Emperor Commodus from the original Gladiator. In the film, Lucius is a minor character, although he was set to become the emperor after the death of Commodus.
Why Maximus Might Return For Gladiator 2 Despite it being a bad idea, it seems likely that Maximus will return for Gladiator 2. Lucius became a fan of Maximus in the original Gladiator, meaning that Russell Crowe's character could appear in a flashback or dream sequence. While this seems a bit contrived, it is better than literally bringing Maximus back from the dead.
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