Gladiator IIwhat Set to be released on November 22, changes the meaning behind Maximus rubbing his hands with dirt in the original GladiatorAs revealed in Gladiator II First look images and trailer. It has been 24 years since the release of Ridley Scott’s Gladiatorwhich starred Russell Crowe as the main character, and the movie became one of the best movies about ancient Rome. However, the timeline of the US Gladiator Films is a little different, because Ridley Scott revealed that only 12-15 years have passed since Maximus’ death at the end of the first movie.
Gladiator II Hosts a star-studded cast, and will follow the story of Lucius Verus, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus, who was originally played by Spencer Treat Clarke in the first Gladiator Film. Since then Gladiator II trailer is out, There have been comparisons between Paul Mescal’s Lucius and Russell Crowe’s MaximusEspecially how Lucius uses the surrounding dirt in his fight. Maximus was known for his unusual dirt ritual in the 2000s GladiatorAs he often used to grab a hand and sniff before a fight in the arena, but Gladiator II Seems to change the reason behind it.
Gladiator 2 turns the filthy ritual of Maximus into an act of respect
Maximus performs the ritual in tribute
Gladiator II Turns Maximus’ filth ritual into an act of respect as Lucius copies the ritual into an ode to the fallen gladiator. in GladiatorMaximus was originally a farmer in Trujillo before becoming a famous gladiator, and so The ritual of smelling the dirt was partly because it reminded Maximus of his homeAs well as preparing him for battle. Moreover, the dirty ritual reminded Maximus of the death of his family, which motivated him to fight to get revenge on Commodus, who was responsible for their death. Lucius would have picked up on the ritual as he was present for the gladiator fights and Maximus’ death.
When Lucius copies Maximus’ dirty ritual, it pays a nice tribute to his friend GladiatorEspecially, as Lucius’ uncle is the one who killed him.
The ritual then becomes an act of respect by Lucius in Gladiator II Because the character has now grown up and become a gladiator himself, fighting for a similar cause to Maximus. Gladiator II Follows Lucius’ journey as his peaceful life with his family is suddenly ended when the Roman Empire invades his home and Pedro Pascal’s General Acacius enslaves him as a gladiator. Lucius’ vendetta against Acacius mirrors Maximus and Commosus. Therefore, when Lucius copies Maximus’ dirty ritual, it pays a nice tribute to his mentor in GladiatorEspecially, as Lucius’ uncle is the one who killed him.
Lucius copying the dirt ritual of Maximus proves how similar both characters are
The Gladiator films have the same premise
Lucius copying the dirt ritual proves how similar Paul Mescal’s Lucius and Russell Crowe’s Maximus are. Both characters begin the film in a remote setting with their families until the Roman Empire recruits them as gladiator slaves.. Despite Lucius’ former position as a member of the ruling family, Gladiator II Gives Hamler’s version of ​​this character, and Lucius’ life is obviously impacted by Maximus, because his story follows a similar path. The similarities in the story almost present Gladiator II As a remake instead of sequel, therefore, Lucius may also meet a similar fate to Maximus by the end of the sequel.