Upcoming Blockbuster Gladiator II has received a rather blistering reception from a top historian for a lack of historical authenticity. Director Ridley Scott is no stranger to these sorts of critiques and told critics of his previous 2023 historical epic, Napoleon, to “get a life”. Gladiator II is the follow-up to Scott’s Oscar-winning 2000 masterpiece featuring Russell Crowe as the titular warrior. The sequel stars Hollywood heavyweights Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal. However, since the first trailer was released in July, the film has received complaints online for historic…
