Additionally, in one version of the Gladiator script, Maximus asks “What is your son’s name?” and Lucilla replies by saying “Lucius Verus. Like his father.” ...

Paul Mescal plays the lead role of Lucius in Gladiator 2, but his character's origins have been redefined from the original film.

The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, Lucilla, Macrinus, the twin emperors, and more.

How does the Gladiator sequel connect to the first Gladiator? Here's what to remember from the first Gladiator including how Lucius is related to Maximus.

Lucius Verus' connection to the original Gladiator is finally confirmed in the latest trailer for Gladiator 2.

★★★★☆ Gladiator II, the sequel to the original Gladiator, is an intense film about duty and legacy. It boasts both an impressive cast and direction under Ridley Scott. Unfortunately, a few critiques ...

Released on Nov. 22 and directed by Ridley Scott, “Gladiator II” depicts the blood-soaked journey of Lucius Verus Aurelius (Paul Mescal), the forgotten prince of Rome.

Paul Mescal plays Lucius Verus in "Gladiator II." The film revealed in a trailer — and makes it clear in the movie — that Lucius is Maximus' son.

Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator II” film has already drawn criticism from a leading historian. Aidan Monaghan / Paramount Pictures Paul Mescal plays the grown-up Lucius Verus II, the son ...

In the sequel, Mescal plays the grown-up Lucius Verus II, the son of Crowe’s character, Maximus, who ends up forced into slavery and becomes a gladiator to earn his freedom, much like his dad ...