Gladiator 2 Trailer Sparks Mixed Reactions Over Music Choice
Ridley Scott's decision to use a modern rap song in the trailer divides fans, overshadowing the film's epic visuals and star-studded cast.
- The first trailer for Gladiator 2 features Paul Mescal as Lucius, with Pedro Pascal and Denzel Washington in key roles.
- Fans are divided over the trailer's soundtrack, which uses Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'No Church in the Wild'.
- The film will not include Russell Crowe's Maximus, focusing instead on new characters and battles.
- Historical elements like naval battles and animal fights are highlighted in the trailer.
- Hans Zimmer declined to return as the composer, with Harry Gregson-Williams taking over the musical duties.
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