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‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ & More Halt Production As SAG-AFTRA Strike Commences

As the SAG-AFTRA strike begins, multiple blockbusters shut down production. THR reports that several Hollywood tentpoles for the 2024 release calendar have stopped shooting due to the guild’s strike commencing this morning.

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‘Gladiator 2’: Ridley Scott’s Sequel Adds ‘Moon Knight’ Breakout May Calamawy, Fred Hechinger, Peter Mensah & More While Barry Keoghan Exits

For the glory of Rome! This summer will see filmmaker Ridley Scott return to the period epic genre with a sprawling sequel to his acclaimed 2000 pic “Gladiator.” And while he’s already assembled quite the cast for the film, one of his high-profile actors has sadly dropped out. According to Deadline, recent Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin“) will exit due to a scheduling conflict.

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‘Gladiator 2’: Pedro Pascal Joins Ridley Scott’s Roman Empire Epic

Filmmaker Ridley Scott is finally attempting to get cameras rolling on a long-gestating sequel to his Oscar-winning pic “Gladiator.” That movie tells the story of a victorious general from the Roman Empire who becomes a gladiator against his will, only to take down the tyrant that killed his family. Referred to as “Gladiator 2,” Scott is assembling quite the cast for the project, including Irish actor Paul Mescal (“Aftersun“), recent Oscar nominee Barry Keough, and acclaimed Oscar-winner Denzel Washington.

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‘Gladiator 2’: Connie Nielson Returns As Lucilla While Joseph Quinn Will Play Emperor Caracalla In Ridley Scott’s Upcoming Sequel

More casting news for Ridley Scott‘s upcoming blockbuster sequel “Gladiator 2.” Deadline reports that Connie Nielson will return to reprise her role as Lucilla from the 2000 original film, while “Stranger Things” breakout star Joseph Quinn lands the role of Emperor Caracalla. The pair join the already stacked cast of Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington.

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Russell Crowe Confirms He’s Not Part Of ‘Gladiator 2’: “It Doesn’t Really Involve Me At All”

Russell Crowe will be in the crowd and not the gladiatorial pit this time around for “Gladiator 2.” IndieWire reports that the actor confirmed on RTÉ Radio One’s “The Ryan Turbidy Show” that he’s not part of Ridley Scott‘s upcoming sequel, and that nobody on the movie’s creative team has “brought anything up” to Crowe “in a while.” No surprise there, as “Gladiator 2” takes place 20 years after the death of Crowe’s character Maximus.

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‘Gladiator 2’: Denzel Washington In Final Talks To Reunite With Ridley Scott For Upcoming Sequel

What casting news could top Barry Keoghan joining fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal in Ridley Scott‘s upcoming “Gladiator 2“? Deadline has the answer. Denzel Washington is in final talks to co-star in the sequel.

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‘Gladiator 2’: Barry Keoghan To Play Emperor Geta In Ridley Scott’s Roman Empire Sequel

It’s been over 20 years since Ridley Scott rocked the period action film genre with his beloved “Gladiator,” eventually earning Best Picture and Best Actor wins at the Academy Awards in 2001. A long-gestating sequel is finally going in front of cameras this summer, with recent Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal (“Aftersun“) taking the lead role and Scott returning to the director’s chair.

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‘Gladiator 2’ Budget Balloons To $310 Million Amid Reports Of “Runaway” Spending [Report]

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