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Ridley Scott Rebuilds Rome for Gladiator II

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-05T23:08:43.883909+05:30

- Ridley Scott, at 86, is preparing to release Gladiator II while already working on a Bee Gees biopic. - Scott is enthusiastic about the project, calling the Bee Gees beyond talented despite not being a disco fan. - Gladiator II, set for release on Nov. 22, features Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal. - Scott built a 40% scale Colosseum for the film, finding it cheaper than using blue screen technology. - Despite the massive scale, Scott remains driven and optimistic about the movie business, attributing his drive to his DNA and early career in commercials. Source: [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/gladiator-ii-ridley-scott-interview-fall-preview-24f72b42f3ea8dc288a4a1cd6510edc0)

Ridley Scott, at 86, is preparing to release Gladiator II while already working on a Bee Gees biopic.
Scott is enthusiastic about the project, calling the Bee Gees beyond talented despite not being a disco fan.
Gladiator II, set for release on Nov. 22, features Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and Pedro Pascal.
Scott built a 40% scale Colosseum for the film, finding it cheaper than using blue screen technology.
Despite the massive scale, Scott remains driven and optimistic about the movie business, attributing his drive to his DNA and early career in commercials.

Source: Associated Press