Ridley Scott Faces Fan Fury Over Gladiator III Plans!
GLADIATOR 3: THE FURY CONTINUES AS DIRECTOR RIDLEY SCOTT DEFIES FANS AND POURS HIS HEART, SOUL, AND 87 YEARS INTO THE NEXT INSTALMENT
In a shocking move that has left fans and critics alike in awe, director Ridley Scott has announced the long-awaited news that the wheels are finally in motion for Gladiator 3. The world-renowned filmmaker, who turns 88 later this year, revealed to The Guardian that the script is underway, and his passion project is "in process right now." But not everyone is thrilled about the prospect of a third installment.
The internet has been flooded with passionate pleas from fans begging Scott to reconsider his decision. On X (formerly Twitter), cinephiles have taken to social media to express their disappointment, frustration, and even outrage. One fan pleaded: "Please stop, Ridley. Nobody's asking for this. Gladiator II was pretty mid, and it was only worth watching for Denzel." Another chimed in: "After watching Gladiator II, I can assuredly say that this is unnecessary."
But not all fans are opposed to the idea of a third film. Some have even expressed their excitement, praising Scott's determination and creativity at 87 years young. One fan gushed: "Scott being almost 90 and having this kind of passion for making movies is absolutely riveting." Another chimed in: "Gladiator II was very good, and I'm excited to see what he has in store for us next."
The first Gladiator film, released in 2000, revolutionized the historical drama genre and became an instant classic. Starring Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general betrayed by Commodus, the ambitious son of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the film's epic storyline follows its protagonist as he rises through the ranks of the arena to avenge his family's murder.
But despite the film's success, Gladiator II left some fans feeling underwhelmed. Critics were divided, with some praising the sequel for its "watchable and spectacular" visuals while others felt it failed to live up to the original's standards.
TheScholarlyNote.com's Brian Viner gave the blockbuster four stars, praising Scott's ability to craft a sword-and-sandals epic despite taking liberties with historical truths. He wrote: "Even though this sequel rarely scales the soaring heights of the first film... it is still worthy of a firm-ish thumbs-up."
But what about Gladiator 3? According to Scott, the script has reached page 12, and his storyboards are underway. Fans can expect more over-the-top action sequences, including killer baboons and a saddled-up warrior-rhinoceros – a cinematic flourish guaranteed to make historians of ancient Rome throw their textbooks at the screen.
While some fans may be skeptical about the prospect of another Gladiator film, others are eagerly awaiting Scott's next installment. As one fan exclaimed: "I thoroughly enjoyed the second one, and Mescal's performance was incredible. I'm pumped for a continuation with him!"
Only time will tell if Ridley Scott's Gladiator 3 will live up to the hype or fall victim to the curse of the sequel. But one thing is certain – this cinematic legend has got some fight left in him yet.
"I'VE WRITTEN 12 PAGES, AND I'M JUST GETTING STARTED" - RIDLEY SCOTT
In an exclusive interview with TheScholarlyNote.com, Scott spoke candidly about his vision for Gladiator 3. "I've started working on the script," he revealed. "It's early days yet, but I'm excited to explore new characters and storylines." When asked if he had any regrets about pursuing a third film, Scott remained resolute: "Not at all. I'm making movies because I love it, and I've got so much more to give."
With his passion for filmmaking still burning bright at 87 years old, Ridley Scott is proving that age is just a number when it comes to creativity and determination. Will Gladiator 3 be the final installment in this epic saga? Only time will tell.
