Cast of Gladiator II

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Cast of Gladiator II
Gladiator II movie visual. (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The sequel to Gladiator (2000), Gladiator II is a 2024 historical epic film that was directed by Ridley Scott. The film was produced by Scott Free Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. David Scarpa wrote the script based on a story he co-wrote with Peter Craig.


The ensemble cast includes Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Denzel Washington. Spencer Treat Clark is replaced by Mescal, and Jacobi and Nielsen return to their roles from the first movie. The film premiered on October 30, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. It was released on November 15 in the UK and November 22 in the US.


The main cast of Gladiator II


Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus Aurelius / "Hanno"


Cast of Gladiator II
Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus Aurelius / "Hanno" (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The Irish actor Paul Mescal portrays Lucius Verus Aurelius / "Hanno" in the film. Lucius is the son of Maximus Decimus Meridius, the main character in the first movie, and the grandson of former Emperor Marcus Aurelius. To shield Lucius from assassins after his father's death, Lucilla, his mother, sent him away from Rome while he was a young boy.


Pedro Pascal as General Acacius


Cast of Gladiator II
Pedro Pascal as General Acacius (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The Chilean and American actor Pedro Pascal portrays General Acacius in the film. Acacius, Lucilla's husband, is a Roman army general who trained under Maximus. Despite leading a lavish life in Rome, he is frequently absent on military expeditions for the emperors.


Connie Nielsen as Lucilla


Cast of Gladiator II
Connie Nielsen as Lucilla (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The Danish actress Connie Neilsen portrays Lucilla in the film. Lucilla is the daughter of Aurelius, the mother of Lucius, and a former lover of Maximus. After Maximus died, she sent Lucius out of Rome to keep him safe from competitors to the imperial throne. She gets married to Acacius when Maximus dies.


Denzel Washington as Macrinus


Cast of Gladiator II
Denzel Washington as Macrinus (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The American actor Denzel Washington portrays Macrinus in the film. Macrinus is a former slave who plans to control Rome. He guides Lucius and manages a stable of gladiators. He supplies the Roman armies in Europe with food, oil, and weaponry as an arms broker.


Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta


Cast of Gladiator II
Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The English actor Joseph Quinn portrays Emperor Geta in the film. Geta and his brother Caracalla share the title of co-emperor of Rome. Both of them use Lucilla's health as a tool to exert power on General Marcus Acacius. The collapse of Roman domination is seen as imminent by their leadership.


Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla


Cast of Gladiator II
Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The American actor Fred Hechinger portrays Emperor Caracalla in the film. He is the co-emperor of Rome alongside his brother, Geta. Because of cognitive impairment in his brain, he is less stable than his brother and has a pet monkey named Dondus.


Lior Raz as Viggo


Cast of Gladiator II
Lior Raz as Viggo (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The Israeli actor Lior Raz portrays Viggo, the trainer of gladiators for Macrinus in the film. He is the "tough guy" who guides the gladiators to their contests. He used to be a gladiator.


Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus


Cast of Gladiator II
Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus (Source: Screengrab from the film)


The English actor Derek Jacobi portrays Senator Gracchus in the film. Gracchus, a senator from Rome, is against the Imperial Court's increasing corruption. Jacobi reprises his character from the original film.


Additional cast of Gladiator II


Given below is a list of additional cast in the film:


  • Peter Mensah as Jugurtha

  • Matt Lucas as the Master of Ceremonies

  • Alexander Karim as Ravi

  • Tim McInnerny as Senator Thraex

  • Richard McCabe as Quaestor

  • Rory McCann as Tegula

  • Yuval Gonen as Arishat

  • Alec Utgoff as Darius

  • Yann Gael as Bostar


FAQs about Gladiator II

Gladiator II was released on November 15, 2024 in the UK and November 22, 2024 in the US.


Gladiator II will be available to stream on Prime Video and Paramount.


No, Gladiator II isn’t available on Netflix.


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