Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator II promises to bring intense storytelling and iconic characters that we have loved reading about and watching them in individual projects. Recently, director Ridley Scott and producer Michael Pruss spoke about bringing Gladiator II to life and giving in to the demands of fans of Gladiator worldwide. Ridley Scott on Gladiator II Driven by a passion to share this story, Ridley Scott said, "There's a great deal of excitement about doing a film of this scale. You have to live through a great deal of stress. In fact, you've got to embrace stress! I do. It keeps me flying. The work is detail upon detail upon detail. And the more you spread your ideas, the more synergy you are going to find." He added, "The popularity of Gladiator just kept growing. The film stayed in the public's mind. I knew we should consider a sequel, but it took years to figure out what the story was going to be." Producer Michael Pruss, president of film at Scott Free Productions, who has spent more than a decade collaborating closely with Scott added, "The first film has gone on to become an iconic cultural touchstone for film fans all over the globe. The world of the Roman Empire and the unforgettable characters of Gladiator were so brilliantly crafted. Recreating that on an even grander scale was a necessity." Michael added, "We wanted that same powerful motivation for revenge but something that was also fresh and modern and unique. It took longer than anybody anticipated, but great ideas and human drama take time to craft. Hopefully the results here speak for themselves." Gladiator II Plot Gladiator II will bring back a powerful return to Ancient Rome's world of power, vengeance, and destiny. The story follows years after the tragic death of the hero Maximus. Lucius (Paul Mescal) finds himself thrown into the brutal Colosseum after his home falls to tyrannical rulers who now grip Rome in fear. With fury igniting his soul and the Empire's fate hanging in the balance, Lucius must delve into his past to summon the strength and honour needed to restore Rome's lost glory to its people. Gladiator II will release in India on 15th November in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu in 4Dx & IMAX.