2000's "Gladiator" sequel "Gladiator 2" directed by Ridley Scott stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, set for Nov release and features full-bore brutal action.

Director Ridley Scott claims "Gladiator 2" is "one of the best things" he's ever made. Set for release in November, the sequel to his 2000 film stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal, continuing the story of Maximus' son, Lucius. Scott describes the sequel as "full-bore, brutal action" and promises intense, realistic action sequences.