Yahoo Movies Gladiator 2 to hold early UK screenings ahead of cinema release
Gladiator II will have some early screenings in the UK ahead of its main release in cinemas next month.
The eagerly anticipated sequel, which comes 24 years after its predecessor, follows Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal) – the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and Maximus (Russell Crowe) – as he is forced into slavery following the invasion of his homeland.
Whilst fans still have a little while to wait before the historical epic hits the big screen next month (November 15 in the UK and a week later in the US), Ridley Scott’s latest film will premiere beforehand courtesy of Paramount Pictures and the Film & TV Charity.
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Taking place in London on November 13, the special screening – dubbed a ‘Royal Film Performance’ – has been organised as part of the centenary for the Film & TV Charity, with the event, as well as action from the Red Carpet, being streamed to 30 cinemas across the UK.
Tickets for the special event will go on sale on the Film & TV Charity website on October 16, with tickets for the regional screenings (the full details of which are yet to be announced) being made available in the coming days.
“Ever since making Gladiator, year after year, I kept asking myself: ‘is there a sequel?’” said Scott of the event. “After nearly 25 years, we are excited to finally answer that question for you, and audiences everywhere.
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“Making Gladiator II endorsed Orson Welles’ quote that ‘filmmaking is the best train set a boy could ever have.’ This was the biggest train set I’ve ever driven. It feels only right that the UK premiere is taking place in aid of the Film and TV Charity, an organisation that works tirelessly to support the UK industry. I think it will live up to your expectations.”
“I am thrilled to announce that Gladiator II has been confirmed as the 72nd Royal Film Performance,” added Marcus Ryder, CEO of the Film & TV Charity. “The event presents an opportunity to highlight the exceptional dedication and talent of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.”
Gladiator II is released in cinemas on November 15 in the UK and November 22 in the US.
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