Scott said Joaquin Phoenix nearly refused to ... avenging his family and taking down Commodus (Phoenix), the cruel emperor (also Lucius’ uncle). Last year, Crowe admitted he almost quit ...

Joaquin Phoenix ... II stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, who previously witnessed Maximus (portrayed in the original by Crowe) die at the hands of his uncle Commodus (Phoenix) in the first movie.

Joaquin Phoenix was ... However, neither Phoenix nor Crowe will appear in the “Gladiator” sequel, set to release on Nov. 22. Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, who is forced back ...

Joaquin Phoenix nearly gave up his villainous role of Commodus in the original “Gladiator.” While discussing the cult classic’s upcoming sequel with the New York Times, director Ridley Scott ...

Part of The Village's larger story revolves around the romance between two of the community members, Ivy (Bryce Dallas Howard ...

sees Mescal playing a grown-up Lucius Verus II, a nephew to emperor Commodus from the original film, played by Joaquin Phoenix. Lucius returns to Rome after being forced into slavery to battle not ...

Joaquin Phoenix made his breakout performance in 2000 ... who reprises her role as Lucius’ mother Lucilla from the original movie.

Joaquin Phoenix ... II stars Paul Mescal as Lucius, who previously witnessed Maximus (portrayed in the original by Crowe) die at the hands of his uncle Commodus (Phoenix) in the first movie.