While it’s never said outright in the original film, it is hinted at that Lucilla and Maximus had some kind of romantic relationship before the latter’s death. With that in mind, could there be a chance that Lucius is in fact, Maximus’ illegitimate son? That would certainly explain why Lucius is the protagonist of the “Gladiator” sequel. Considering all of the awe-inspiring action and the intense personal drama hinted at in the trailer, such a scandal coming to light feels like it would be a perfect fit.
Whatever happens, you can bet that Ridley Scott will be delivering the goods once more with a sequel that might hopefully be met with a greater reception than his stint in space. With the likes of “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Scott’s efforts to revisit his beloved box-office entries have been a bit uneven, but hopefully “Gladiator 2” will deliver what historians call “an outright banger” when it arrives on November 22.
