‘Gladiator 2′, a sequel that caught many by surprise ... playing Lucius Verus, nephew of Commodus, the character brought to life by Joaquin Phoenix in the original film. While Spencer Treat ...

Despite all his plots to weaken Maximus before the fight, Commodus loses. Maximus eventually succumbs to his injuries, even though he wins the duel. Even though Gladiator 2 explores events almost ...

It’s been 24 years since the Ridley Scott classic Gladiator came out, starring Russell Crowe as Maximus and Joaquin Phoenix as Emperor Commodus, the outstanding film received five Academy Awards ...

Here's what you need to know about Gladiator 2. Crowe’s character Maximus (spoiler ... In the original Gladiator, Crowe’s Maximus is betrayed by Commodus, sold into slavery, and then returns ...

a slave and a gladiator who eventually takes down the corrupt Emperor Commodus before dying a noble death in the gladiator arena. In the first film, we briefly meet Lucilla’s young son ...