'Gladiator 2' New Trailer Unveils Epic Battles And Family Secrets

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Set against the backdrop of war-torn Rome, the trailer hints at a narrative filled with conflict and emotional depth

Years after the events of the original film, Lucius finds himself navigating the harsh realities of life as a gladiator in northern Africa

The cast also features a star-studded lineup, including Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius, a Roman general trained by Maximus; Denzel Washington as Macrinus, a powerful figure in Rome; and Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger as the twin emperors

Washington, Sept 24: The makers of the highly anticipated sequel to the 2000 classic, 'Gladiator 2,' directed by Ridley Scott, have unveiled a thrilling new trailer that showcases a gritty and intense Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of Lucilla and nephew of the villainous Commodus.

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Rome, the trailer hints at a narrative filled with conflict and emotional depth.

Years after the events of the original film, Lucius finds himself navigating the harsh realities of life as a gladiator in northern Africa.

The new trailer emphasizes his journey back to Rome, where he faces formidable foes while reconnecting with his mother, portrayed by Connie Nielsen.

A pivotal moment in the trailer reveals Lucius's true parentage. In a powerful scene, Lucilla imparts the legacy of his father, saying, "Take your father's strength. His name was Maximus. And I see him in you."

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Paul Mescal expressed his astonishment upon discovering his character's background. "I was like, 'Holy shit,'" he recalled in an interview, as per Variety.

He further noted the challenge of carrying such a significant legacy, stating, "It's an affronting thing to see it written on the page," he said.

Scott has promised viewers that this instalment will contain the "biggest action sequence" he has ever directed, surpassing even his previous works.

Known for crafting unforgettable cinematic moments in films like 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' Scott aims to elevate the action in 'Gladiator 2' to unprecedented heights.

Scott discovered Mescal's potential after witnessing his standout performance in 'Normal People.'

A brief conversation led Scott to cast Mescal as the film's lead, which the actor approached with great dedication, significantly transforming his physique for the role.

Pascal humorously dubbed him "Brick Wall Paul" due to his impressive strength, adding, "I would rather be thrown from a building than have to fight him again," as per Variety.

With excitement building, 'Gladiator 2' is set to hit theatres on November 22, promising to deliver a blend of heart-pounding action and rich storytelling that fans of the original film have been eagerly awaiting.

(ANI)

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Utkal University Becomes Steppingstone For Young Entrepreneurs

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, Sep 24: Odisha’s Utkal University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northeastern University, Boston to promote student entrepreneurship and innovation.

A new program has been initiated, and centres will be established for the program's purpose. As many as 3000 students will be enrolled in this program at Utkal University. This program is open to both PG and UG students. The opportunity to enroll students will also be extended to affiliated colleges under Utkal University. Ten university students will also embark on an educational tour each academic year as part of an additional attempt to gain further knowledge.

“The New Education Policy (NEP) 2024 aims to integrate vocational education into the schoolsystem to assist students in becoming skilled workers and entrepreneurs,” stated Utkal vice-chancellor Prof. Sabita Acharya.

The university serves as a resource to inspire students to pursue further education in entrepreneurship, added Acharya.

Earlier under the guidance of the Former VC, steps were taken in addition to establishing innovation and startup parks from both its existing and new campuses in Chandikhol, Utkal will run teacher and student exchange programs. The Center's Rashtriya Uchhatar Siksha Abhiyan (RUSA) 2.0 will provide funding for the program.

The project's centre will be the new campus in Chandikhol. According to the former vice-chancellor, most of the development work associated with this partnership will be done on the new campus.

The only university in the state chosen for the program is Utkal University.

Osmania University, Guru Nanak Dev University, Savitribai Phule University, Kurukshetra University, Alagappa University, Jadavpur University, Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra University, and the University of Jammu are the other nine universities chosen from across the nation.

'Gladiator 2' New Trailer Unveils Epic Battles And Family Secrets

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