Historically, however, Macrinus was born on the northern coast of Africa to a low-class family.
The history books hold the key to Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger’s characters.
Macrinus' rule wouldn’t last long, though.
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He quickly started replacing provincial governors and eliminating anyone who dared to question his claim to the throne.
Due to constant wars, Macrinus would never set foot in Rome as Emperor.
Lucius Aurelius Verus shared the throne with him and married Marcus Aurelius' daughter, Lucilla.
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Together, they had three children: two daughters and a son, also named Lucius Verus.
Tragically, both Lucius and Lucilla met unfortunate ends.
While Ridley Scottinsists this actually happened, some historians might disagree.
However, there isnt enough evidence to conclusively support this claim.
Ridley Scott originallyplanned to include a rhino inGladiatorback in 2000.
In the original idea, a raging rhinoceros would charge into the arena for the hero to defeat.
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However, CGI at the time came with a hefty price tag.
Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.
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Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus’s beloved Lucilla, returns to Rome after years in the wilderness. Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena. As he battles for survival, he encounters Macrinus, a former slave-turned-merchant, and faces the corrupt twin emperors Caracalla and Geta.
