But now, let's talk about cast of Gladiator 2 And if these characters existed in real life.
One of the most anticipated films of 2024 is the sequel to Gladiator.Courtesy Paramount Pictures
The characters of Gladiator 2 did they exist in real life?
Lucius Verus II
In the film this character is played by Paul Mescal. In the chronological line of GladiatorIt is the Son of Lucilla and Maximus which was recognized by former emperor Lucius Verus I; so it could become the following emperor prior to comfortable and maximum actions. However, in Gladiator 2 appears as A person totally far from politics and the empire that repeats the story of his biological father.
There is a historical character with this name but It does not fully coincide with the character of Gladiator 2. The true Lucius Verus II died being very young – like all the children of Lucilla – so he was not even considered in that time known as the year of the five emperorswhich happened after the death of comfortable.
Lucilla
Lucilla was Lucius Verus I's wifeMother of Lucius Verus II and daughter of Marco Aurelio. Although in the first film they show it as a key piece in history and in the power dome, in real life it was not so.
He tried to kill comfortable without success and was sentenced to exile; Some time later, comfortable people murdered her. He is a character that did exist but does not have much to do with the story created by the screenwriters.
Geta and Caracalla
In real life there was Getawho was emperor along with his Brother Caracalla. Together, they began to govern after the death of their father, Septimio Severo. However, the rivalry between them led them to last only one year in power After seeking to divide the empire.
Geta was killed by the pretrician guard for a trap that her brother lying. On the other hand, the name of Caracalla may sound familiar to you, even more that of Marco Aurelio Antonino, its real name. After the death of his brother, he ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180.
He is remembered for the instability of his government and the large number of foreign invasions that Rome suffered during that time. Besides, It was announced by the Antonina Constitution granted by Roman citizenship To all the free men of the Empire.
Macrinus
In real life, Macrinus was the successor of Caracalla. He was from his closest colleagues and Prefect of the Praetorian Guard; When Emperor is proclaimed, andThe army gave him his support and lived far from Rome to avoid confrontation with the Senate. His life ended with a murder.