Ridley Scott would be ‘stupid’ not to direct ‘Gladiator’ sequel – Cinema/Showbiz,Hollywood

Los Angeles, Oct 12 : Four-time Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott says he would be "critically stupid" not to direct a Gladiator sequel.There are speculations that a follow-up to the 2000 historical epic is in the works and Scott shared that it would be foolish if he didnt make the blockbuster, reports femalefirst.

co.uk.He told The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2: "How could I not do that? It would be critically stupid of me not to do that, wouldnt it?"The original movie starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a role that landed him the Best Actor honour at the Oscars, but he will not be returning for the potential sequel as his character met his maker in the first flick.Scott previously shared that he would start work on the picture once he finishes shooting Kitbag, a movie about Napoleon Bonaparte starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jodie Comer.

The 83-year-old filmmaker said: "Im already having (the next) Gladiator written now.So when Ive done Napoleon, Gladiator will be ready to go."The filmmaker, whose previous credits include Alien and Thelma & Louise, regards Gladiator as one of his career highlights.He shared: "I think Gladiator would have to go up near the top one, two or three, and after nearly 30 movies, thats crazy."He previously shared that the movies enduring legacy fills him with a sense of pride.

He said last year: "The standout thing with this film, and 20 years later I can say with confidence that somewhere in the world, today, tonight, that movie will be played on prime-time.And its 20 years since it came out.Not every movie lasts in that way #Ridley #Scott #stupid #sequel.