Like "Gladiator," succession to the Roman throne plays a key role in the storytelling, making the eventual revelation of Hanno's true name as Lucius Verus Aurelius, heir to his maternal ...

Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus's beloved Lucilla, returns to Rome after years in the wilderness. Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.

Now that Gladiator II is available on 4K and Blu-ray (you can grab your copy here), fans have had an opportunity to dig into the deleted scenes and learn just how great a character Fortuna could ...