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Two decades after Maximus fought and died in ancient Rome's Colosseum in the first film, his son Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, finds himself in much the same situation in Gladiator II.

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August 18, 2000 Web posted at 5:53 p.m. EST (2153 GMT) RELATED SITES. Objectives. Students will: Determine the function and cultural value of the ancient Roman Colosseum.

Two decades after Maximus fought and died in ancient Rome's Colosseum in the first film, his son Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, finds himself in much the same situation in Gladiator II.