and Fred Hechinger – they’re going to make life particularly difficult for Paul Mescal’s incoming fighter Lucius. “For obvious reasons, Joaquin Phoenix’s performance was something that ...

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 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.