Gladiator 2’s Reveal That Lucius is Maximus’ Son Explained by Paul Mescal
Initially, there was much intrigue surrounding Ridley Scott’s upcoming film, “Gladiator II.” Questions like, “Who is the enigmatic character played by Denzel Washington?” or “Why is Pedro Pascal’s Roman general battling in the Colosseum?” or even “Who is Lucius’ (portrayed by Paul Mescal) father?” remained unanswered. Regrettably, the promotional content for this long-anticipated sequel, particularly its two large trailers, have disclosed more than intended about the movie, including the solution to that crucial last question. The most recent trailer, unfortunately, has inadvertently given away that Lucius is the biological son of Maximus Decimus Meridius (played by Russell Crowe in “Gladiator”).