Joseph Quinn says fans of the original Gladiator have nothing to worry about when it comes to the sequel.
"It was a remarkable experience. We had a wonderful gang on it – Paul Mescal, Fred Hechinger, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen returned from the previous film, and Pedro Pascal, among some other really wonderful people," Quinn told Men's Health. "We certainly were aware of the legacy of the first film, so we wanted to pay homage to that, and understand that it’s one of those films that a lot of people get misty-eyed about, myself included."
Ridley Scott returns to direct from a screenplay by David Scarpa. The sequel introduces Lucius as a man living "in the wilderness" after being separated from his family for 15 years.
Added Quinn: "Going back near that world felt a little daunting, but also utterly thrilling. Yes, I play one of the emperors in it, and it was a truly incredible experience. And that’s all I can say."
