Joseph Quinn, who will play the role of Emperor Caracalla in Gladiator 2, spoke about his experience on the set of Ridley Scott. Collecting such a cumbersome legacy as that of the 2000 cult was not child’s play for the young actor who was often afraid of not being up to par.
The sequel to Gladiatorwhich he will see once again Ridley Scott behind the camera, will hit theaters on November 22, 2024. This is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated titles of the year, on which disproportionate expectations hang. The masterpiece of 2000, awarded with 5 Oscar Awards (including Best Film and Best Actor in a Leading Role Russell Crowe), wrote the history of cinema to all intents and purposes. With such delicate material, it is understandable that the young heirs of original castwho will collect the heavy legacy of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) And Maximum (Crowe), they at least felt in awe.
It is the case of Joseph Quinnknown for playing Eddie Munson in Stranger Things. The actor will play the Roman emperor Caracallaideally following in the footsteps of the ruthless Commodus. Not surprisingly, in teasers who showed himself to the CinemaCon of Las Vegas, his character makes the famous thumbs down gesture, like Phoenix in the original. The protagonist of Gladiator 2 it will be instead Paul Mescalalias Lucius Verusson of Lucilla Of Connie Nielsen and nephew of Commodus. Nielsen isn’t the only Gladiator star to return sequels: the comeback of. is also expected Derek Jacobi in the role of Senator Gracchus. They complete the cast Denzel Washington, Barry Keoghan And Pedro Pascal.
Reached by Entertainment Weekly, Quinn described the experience on the Ridley Scott set as “a little scary.” Entering an iconic territory, even if on tiptoe, is no walk in the park. This feeling, according to her, was shared by her co-stars.
We were all very aware of the legacy of the first film. Many of us were teary-eyed. So approaching this film again was a little scary.
As for the grandeur of the stagingwhich brought the majesty of Ancient Rome back to life, complete with Colosseum, the English star was left speechless. “It’s crazy, crazy,” she commented. “That’s the beauty of working on a film like that: it changes your perspective on things. The fact that, in a film of that magnitude, they built Ancient Rome in Malta and to have witnessed it is really amazing”.
Finally, the 30-year-old expressed deep gratitude towards Connie Nielsen. The interpreter of Lucillanow 58 years old, was a precious point of reference for Joseph Quinn, helping him stay focused when he felt like he was losing his bearings. The Danish actress was on set to ‘show us how to behave in the Colosseum’, she revealed. “I was very nervous about it, and her presence was really calming. She IS a wonderful woman.”
