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  • New trailer of Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Napoleon’ is out

    By Express News Service

    The makers of Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon have unveiled a new trailer for the film. Directed by Ridley Scott, the more than two-minute-long trailer offers a gripping glimpse into the title character’s ruthless battle strategies.

    Napoleon is the latest movie from director Ridley Scott, whose notable titles over the years include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, and House of Gucci. 

    The trailer opens with a brutal moment on the battlefield where Napoleon blasts the sheet of ice beneath the feet of an entire cavalry, sending them sinking into the water below. The remainder of the trailer showcases a similar brutality in his approach to the rest of his life. 

    Along with many shots of Phoenix’s titular commander, the trailer also includes the romantic relationship between Bonaparte and his wife, Empress Joséphine.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator. Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife.

    Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour. Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment.  The film will focus on the world-famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    Napoleon is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express) Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp

    The makers of Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon have unveiled a new trailer for the film. Directed by Ridley Scott, the more than two-minute-long trailer offers a gripping glimpse into the title character’s ruthless battle strategies.

    Napoleon is the latest movie from director Ridley Scott, whose notable titles over the years include Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, and House of Gucci. 

    The trailer opens with a brutal moment on the battlefield where Napoleon blasts the sheet of ice beneath the feet of an entire cavalry, sending them sinking into the water below. The remainder of the trailer showcases a similar brutality in his approach to the rest of his life. googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Along with many shots of Phoenix’s titular commander, the trailer also includes the romantic relationship between Bonaparte and his wife, Empress Joséphine.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator. Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife.

    Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour. Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment.  The film will focus on the world-famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    Napoleon is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express) Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp

  • Director’s cut of Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ over four hours long

    By Express News Service

    The director’s cut of the upcoming film Napoleon, helmed by Ridley Scott and featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, is over four hours long. However, for its theatrical run, the film is cut for two hours and 38 minutes.

    “And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run, and then the perfect thing is that [the director’s cut] goes to streaming, and we have four hours 10 minutes,” the director was quoted as saying to Total Film.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator.

    Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife. Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour.

    Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will focus on the world famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+.

    The director’s cut of the upcoming film Napoleon, helmed by Ridley Scott and featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, is over four hours long. However, for its theatrical run, the film is cut for two hours and 38 minutes.

    “And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run, and then the perfect thing is that [the director’s cut] goes to streaming, and we have four hours 10 minutes,” the director was quoted as saying to Total Film.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife. Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour.

    Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will focus on the world famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+.

  • Director’s cut of Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Napoleon’ over four hours long

    By Express News Service

    The director’s cut of the upcoming film Napoleon, helmed by Ridley Scott and featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, is over four hours long. However, for its theatrical run, the film is cut for two hours and 38 minutes.

    “And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run, and then the perfect thing is that [the director’s cut] goes to streaming, and we have four hours 10 minutes,” the director was quoted as saying to Total Films.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator. Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife.

    Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour. Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment.  The film will focus on the world famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    The director’s cut of the upcoming film Napoleon, helmed by Ridley Scott and featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, is over four hours long. However, for its theatrical run, the film is cut for two hours and 38 minutes.

    “And so what will happen is, we’ll screen [the theatrical cut] first with Sony, and then it has its run, and then the perfect thing is that [the director’s cut] goes to streaming, and we have four hours 10 minutes,” the director was quoted as saying to Total Films.

    The film marks Phoenix’s second collaboration with Scott after the much-acclaimed 2000 film Gladiator. Vanessa Kirby essays the role of Josephine, the emperor’s wife.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Napoleon also stars Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett, and Youssef Kerkour. Penned by David Scarpa, the film is backed by Apple TV in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment.  The film will focus on the world famous ruler’s origins, his elevation to being a ruthless emperor through the course of various battles, and strategies.

    The film is all set to hit the theatres on November 22. After this, the film will be available for streaming on Apple TV+.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Ridley Scott regrets not making Blade Runner

    By Express News Service

    Blade Runner is one of the seminal works of the veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott. However, the veteran handed the mantle to director Denis Villeneuve to helm the sequel following a scheduling conflict with 2017’s Alien: Covenant. Reflecting on that decision, Ridley Scott has opined that he should have done the sequel.

    In a recent interaction with Empire magazine, the veteran director said, “I shouldn’t have had to make that decision. But I had to. I should have done Blade Runner 2.”After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the Blade Runner sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film Alien: Covenant, starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride.

    Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original Blade Runner, the filmmaker worked as an executive producer on the film. He is also returning to the future dystopia in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series Blade Runner 2099’, which he first revealed was in development in 2021.

    Blade Runner is one of the seminal works of the veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott. However, the veteran handed the mantle to director Denis Villeneuve to helm the sequel following a scheduling conflict with 2017’s Alien: Covenant. Reflecting on that decision, Ridley Scott has opined that he should have done the sequel.

    In a recent interaction with Empire magazine, the veteran director said, “I shouldn’t have had to make that decision. But I had to. I should have done Blade Runner 2.”After being attached to the project, Scott announced in 2014 that he would no longer direct the Blade Runner sequel, instead choosing to helm the sci-fi horror film Alien: Covenant, starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup and Danny McBride.

    Although Scott didn’t direct the sequel to the original Blade Runner, the filmmaker worked as an executive producer on the film. He is also returning to the future dystopia in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming limited series Blade Runner 2099’, which he first revealed was in development in 2021.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

  • Pedro Pascal cast in ‘Gladiator’ sequel

    Express News Service

    Actor Pedro Pascal is set to star in the upcoming Gladiator sequel. However, his role in the film is kept under wraps. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.

    With Connie Nielson to reprise her role as Lucilla, Joseph Quinn who appeared in Stranger Things, will be playing the role of Roman Emperor Caracalla. The sequel is set twenty years after the original. Gladiator was released in 2000, and featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen.

    Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son. The sequel will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin).

    Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.

    Other parts of the sequel include Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington. The sequel is set to go on floors later this year. David Scarpa will serve as the writer. The director will also back the film under Scott Free’s banner along with Michael Pruss.

    The Gladiator sequel will hit the theatres on November 22, 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

    Actor Pedro Pascal is set to star in the upcoming Gladiator sequel. However, his role in the film is kept under wraps. The film is directed by Ridley Scott.

    With Connie Nielson to reprise her role as Lucilla, Joseph Quinn who appeared in Stranger Things, will be playing the role of Roman Emperor Caracalla. The sequel is set twenty years after the original. Gladiator was released in 2000, and featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen.

    Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son. The sequel will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin).googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.

    Other parts of the sequel include Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington. The sequel is set to go on floors later this year. David Scarpa will serve as the writer. The director will also back the film under Scott Free’s banner along with Michael Pruss.

    The Gladiator sequel will hit the theatres on November 22, 2024.

    (This story originally appeared on Cinema Express)

  • Connie Nielsen is all set to return for ‘Gladiator 2’

    By Express News Service

    The cast of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has become more star-studded than ever. While it was recently announced that heavyweights like Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington have been added to the cast list, it has also been confirmed that Connie Nielsen will be reprising her role as Lucilla from the first film.

    The film will reportedly revolve around Paul Mescal’s character Lucius, who is the son of Russel Crowe’s Maximus and Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla. The 2000 film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and bagged 5 awards including the Best Picture award.

    Joseph Quinn, who rose to fame playing the eccentric Eddie Munsen in season 4 of Stranger Things, is currently in talks to play Emperor Caracalla. Barry Keoghan is reported to play Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 is currently scheduled to release on November 22, 2024.

    The cast of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has become more star-studded than ever. While it was recently announced that heavyweights like Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington have been added to the cast list, it has also been confirmed that Connie Nielsen will be reprising her role as Lucilla from the first film.

    The film will reportedly revolve around Paul Mescal’s character Lucius, who is the son of Russel Crowe’s Maximus and Connie Nielsen’s Lucilla. The 2000 film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and bagged 5 awards including the Best Picture award.

    Joseph Quinn, who rose to fame playing the eccentric Eddie Munsen in season 4 of Stranger Things, is currently in talks to play Emperor Caracalla. Barry Keoghan is reported to play Emperor Geta. Gladiator 2 is currently scheduled to release on November 22, 2024.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

  • Joseph Quinn cast in Gladiator sequel

    By Express News Service

    LOS ANGELES: 23 years since the release of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, the sequel of the film is in works with several known actors as the cast. With Connie Nielson to reprise her role as Lucilla, Joseph Quinn who appeared in Stranger Things, will be playing the role of Roman Emperor Caracalla.

    The sequel is set twenty years after the original. Gladiator, which released in 2000, featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Conie Nielsen. Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son.

    The sequel will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin). Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.

    Others part of the sequel include Paul Mescal as Lucius, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington. The sequel is set to go on floors later this year. It will also be helmed by Ridley, with David Scarpa serving as writer. The director will also back the film under Scott Free banner along with Michael Pruss.The yet-to-be titled sequel will release in theatres on November 22.

    LOS ANGELES: 23 years since the release of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, the sequel of the film is in works with several known actors as the cast. With Connie Nielson to reprise her role as Lucilla, Joseph Quinn who appeared in Stranger Things, will be playing the role of Roman Emperor Caracalla.

    The sequel is set twenty years after the original. Gladiator, which released in 2000, featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Conie Nielsen. Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son.

    The sequel will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin). Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Others part of the sequel include Paul Mescal as Lucius, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington. The sequel is set to go on floors later this year. It will also be helmed by Ridley, with David Scarpa serving as writer. The director will also back the film under Scott Free banner along with Michael Pruss.
    The yet-to-be titled sequel will release in theatres on November 22.

  • Actor Denzel Washington cast in Gladiator sequel  

    By Express News Service

    Actor Denzel Washington, who has previously worked with Ridley Scott in biographical crime film American Gangster, is set to team up with director Ridley Scott for the upcoming Gladiator sequel, which will have Paul Mescal play the lead role.

    As per Variety, the details of Washington’s character, is kept under wraps. Gladiator, which released in 2000, featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Conie Nielsen. Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son.

    The sequel of the film is set years after the events of the first film took place and will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin). Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.

    The sequel will be backed by Ridley along with Doug Wick, Michael Pruss and Lucy Fisher. The script is written by David Scarpa.

    Actor Denzel Washington, who has previously worked with Ridley Scott in biographical crime film American Gangster, is set to team up with director Ridley Scott for the upcoming Gladiator sequel, which will have Paul Mescal play the lead role.

    As per Variety, the details of Washington’s character, is kept under wraps. Gladiator, which released in 2000, featured Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Conie Nielsen. Russell essayed the role of Maximus, the Roman general-turned-gladiator, who avenges the murders of his wife and son.

    The sequel of the film is set years after the events of the first film took place and will focus on Lucius (Paul), the son of Conie’s Lucilla and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin). Lucius and Lucilla were saved by Maximus when he defeated Commodus in combat, though he too succumbed to his injuries, allowing him to finally reunite with his murdered wife and son in the afterlife.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The sequel will be backed by Ridley along with Doug Wick, Michael Pruss and Lucy Fisher. The script is written by David Scarpa.

  • Paul Mescal joins Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel

    By Express News Service

    Director Ridley Scott had previously expressed interest to helm the sequel to Gladiator. Now, it is almost sure that the sequel is closer than ever before as a new report states that Paul Mescal of Hulu’s limited series Normal People is in negotiations to lead the project.

    It is also said that Scott would once again serve as the director and would also produce the film alongside Michael Pruss, Scott Free President as well as Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment.

    Janty Yates and Arthur Max, the Costume Designer and Production Designer, respectively, of the original film, are also set to return for the sequel. They would be working from a script written by David Scarpa.

    Mescal is currently best known for his role in the aforementioned Hulu limited series, Normal People. He has also appeared in the acclaimed Aftersun released in 2022. He was also featured in God’s Creatures which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

    Director Ridley Scott had previously expressed interest to helm the sequel to Gladiator. Now, it is almost sure that the sequel is closer than ever before as a new report states that Paul Mescal of Hulu’s limited series Normal People is in negotiations to lead the project.

    It is also said that Scott would once again serve as the director and would also produce the film alongside Michael Pruss, Scott Free President as well as Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment.

    Janty Yates and Arthur Max, the Costume Designer and Production Designer, respectively, of the original film, are also set to return for the sequel. They would be working from a script written by David Scarpa.

    Mescal is currently best known for his role in the aforementioned Hulu limited series, Normal People. He has also appeared in the acclaimed Aftersun released in 2022. He was also featured in God’s Creatures which premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.

  • Ridley Scott begins casting for ‘Gladiator 2’

    By Express News Service

    Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott’s historical epic drama Gladiator is getting a sequel twenty-three years after its release. According to reports, the Blade Runner director has begun searching for lead actors for Gladiator 2.

    Even though the casting for the film has begun, it still does not mean that the production of the film will end anytime this year. This means that we might not get any official confirmation regarding the release date until next year. 

    The original Gladiator is a fictionalised version of Ancient Rome and involved real-life characters like emperor Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus and captured the historically famous events of the Gladiator battles in vivid detail. Russell Crowe played General Maximus Decimus Meridius while Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus.

    Details regarding the plot for the sequel and whether Crowe and Phoenix will reprise their roles are currently being kept under tight wraps. Ridley Scott is currently busy working on a film based on the acclaimed French military general Napoleon Bonaparte.  

    Acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott’s historical epic drama Gladiator is getting a sequel twenty-three years after its release. According to reports, the Blade Runner director has begun searching for lead actors for Gladiator 2.

    Even though the casting for the film has begun, it still does not mean that the production of the film will end anytime this year. This means that we might not get any official confirmation regarding the release date until next year. 

    The original Gladiator is a fictionalised version of Ancient Rome and involved real-life characters like emperor Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus and captured the historically famous events of the Gladiator battles in vivid detail. Russell Crowe played General Maximus Decimus Meridius while Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus.

    Details regarding the plot for the sequel and whether Crowe and Phoenix will reprise their roles are currently being kept under tight wraps. Ridley Scott is currently busy working on a film based on the acclaimed French military general Napoleon Bonaparte.