Summary
Paul Mescal ’s Lucius is the replacement reference for Russell Crowe ’s Maximus inGladiator 2 , and though there ’s a luck of excitement surrounding the new track figure , I ’m officially concerned about his destiny . Crowe wo n’t be return for theGladiatorsequel , consider the character was killed off in Ridley Scott ’s original movie . Even if , by some miracle , Crowe seem in some kind of surprisal cameo , Maximus wo n’t be the leading force as we all witnessed in the 2000 movie . Gladiator 2 ’s storywill greatly focus on Mescal ’s eccentric , who is n’t really a stranger toGladiatorfans .
Paul Mescal might be a freshman amongGladiator 2 ’s castwhen it comes to franchise character , but the factual character ofLucius was in the firstGladiatormovie . The former inheritor and boy of Lucilla was originally play by Spencer Treat Clark . Mescal is taking over as the adult version of Lucius , who had built a living for himself in Numidia before becoming enslaved by the Romans . While a complicated fellowship dynamic will be at play with Lucilla still in the premix , Lucius will be focalise on survival once he ’s pressure to contend as a prizefighter , just like Maximus .
Joseph Quinn is play a pivotal character in the upcoming Gladiator sequel , and the role could n’t be more unlike than his past labor .
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Lucius' Link To Maximus In Gladiator 2 Sets Up A Tragic Fate For Paul Mescal’s Character
Lucius & Maximus Have A Lot In Common
There ’s no query that Mescal ’s Lucius is intend to become the new Maximus inGladiator 2 . However , the drone directly shew howGladiator 2is using Lucius to copy Russell Crowe ’s character . Not only will Lucius ' journeying mirror what Maximus choke through , becoming a capturer turned gladiator , but it also seems like Lucius will also fall back his married woman and nestling . The detail would call back toGladiator ’s haunting sequence with Maximus detect the death of his family . Sadly , if you ’re already desire for a irrefutable effect for Mescal ’s character , the connection to Maximus suggests that Lucius will end up die inGladiator 2 .
prizefighter 2 ’s trailer showcases incredibly acute battles , including several prizefighter fights in the Colosseum . We can expect Lucius to be a primary figure of speech in most of the sequel ’s action sequences , but the most compellingGladiator 2battle will be between Lucius andPedro Pascal ’s Marcus Acacius . Lucius has a personal vendetta against the Roman army , so I can see why he would have his sight on struggle a general of that army , especially if he had a handwriting in ruining his biography . My fear is that Lucius ' fight with Acacius will follow Maximus vs. Commodus , mean the outcome could lead to Lucius ' death if he ’s truly following in Maximus ' footsteps .
One popularGladiator 2theory suggest that Lucius is really Maximus ' boy .
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Why Killing Off Paul Mescal’s Lucius Would Be A Bad Idea For Gladiator 2
The Gladiator Sequel Would Risk Too Much Repetition
With Mescal already being presented asGladiator 2 ’s young heroic human body , I ca n’t help but want to root for his fictitious character . That suppose , it would be risky for Scott’sGladiatorsequel to keep up the original movie too closely . have Lucius become the new Maximus is a great conclusion , in my opinion , but giving the two type the same fate following a standardized battle pitting a prizefighter against a Roman in exponent would be extremely repetitive . Any heroic nature or efforts for Lucius ' campaign would be now less impactful if the continuation does n’t take a fresh narrative route .
There ’s also the fact that Paul Mescal is quickly becoming one of the most democratic name in Hollywood , and his involvement is a massive win whether you ’re familiar with his work or not . Killing off his character keep any possible continuation of the franchise . If Lucius number out of the sequel alive , I ’d be up for retain his story as long as it leads to more of Scott ’s take on ancient Roman history . The story ’s direction already fructify up Mescal as the perfect individual to continue go the dealership beyondGladiator 2 , but it all look on his sequel fate .
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