Paul Mescalis a well-renowned Irish actor who shot to fame after leading the drama adaptation ofNormal People.
Mescal has alreadybeen confirmed to be reuniting with Ridley Scottfor the film adaptation ofThe Dog Stars.
His riches came from providing food, wine, materials, and weapons for armies throughout Europe.
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His fascination with gladiators quickly leads to him becoming a key ally of Lucius.
Yet, thereseems to be more to Macrinus' ambitionsthan what meets the eye.
His first prominent role was in the NBC medical drama seriesSt.
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His previous projects wereThe Equalizer 3andThe Tragedy of Macbeth.
He recently confirmed his next projects in the pipeline, including aSteve McQueenfilm andhis involvement in the thirdBlack Pantherfilm.
Pedro Pascal
Marcus Acacius
Marcus Acacius is a well-respected Roman general who trained under Maximus.
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He is also the husband of Lucilla.
Serving the emperors, Acacius is ordered to lead an army to take over North Africa.
This costs him his reputation and lands him in the gladiator ring to cross paths with Lucius.
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His most popular role was as Oberyn Martell in the fourth season ofGame of Thrones.
His most recent works were inStrange Way of Life,The Uninvited, andThe Wild Robot.
Pascal will soon be making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Reed Richards/Mr.
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Fantastic inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsand gearing up for the upcomingStar Warsfilm,The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Connie Nielsen
Lucilla
Connie Nielsenreprises her role as Lucilla from the firstGladiatormovie.
She maintains her high status under the new emperors' rule and is now married to Acacius.
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However, she soon realizes the impact of the arrival of Lucius as a new gladiator.
Geta shares the similar sadistic and power-hungry tendencies that were seen inJoaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the first film.
Joseph Quinnis best known for his breakout role as Eddie Munson in the fourth season ofStranger Things.
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Prior to that major role, he first starred in British TV series such asDickensianandHoward’s End.
He even starred in the 2017 Royal National Theatre play,Mosquitos, alongsideOlivia ColmanandOlivia Williams.
Caracalla is often preoccupied with his pet monkey rather than having any valuable input towards running the Roman Empire.
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.
Fred Hechingerbegan his acting career in films likeEighth GradeandVox Lux.
Hechinger also had supporting roles in TV series, includingThe White LotusandPam & Tommy.
His most recent projects were in the films,Nickel BoysandThelma.
His next venture will be in the upcoming Sony and Marvel movie,Kraven the Hunter.
Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.
