Paramount’s ‘Gladiator’ Sequel’s Cast Grows As Connie Nielsen Closes Deal To Return As Lucilla While ‘Stranger Things’ Breakout Joseph Quinn Lands Emperor Caracalla Role

They join Paul Mescal, who will star as Lucius, Barry Keoghan and Denzel Washington.

Ridley Scott is returning to direct.

David Scarpa penned the script.

Joseph Quinn and Connie NielsenCAA/Brian Bowen Smith

Paramount Pictures has dated the film for Nov. 22, 2024.

BesidesStranger Things,Quinn was also recently seen in BBC OnesHowards Endlimited series as well as BBC OnesLes Miserables.

He is repped by CAA, the Curtis Brown Group and Goodman, Genow Schenkman Smelkinson & Christopher.