"Come to Caesar": Beavis and Butt-Head Inspired Gladiator IIs Dumbass Emperor Brothers

One of the biggest questions that Gladiator II faced from the moment that it was announced to be in development was who would step in to play the main antagonist in the story. Joaquin Phoenix's performance as Emperor Commodus in the original Gladiator earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and is often regarded as one of the best villains in any historical epic. Ridley Scott certainly got a great actor to fill his shoes, as Denzel Washington delivered a scene-stealing performance as the ruthless slave owner Macrinus. However, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger were inspired by the classic MTV animated series Beavis and Butt-Head for their performances as the Emperors Geta and Caracalla, respectively.

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By: Liam Gaughan
Title: "Come to Caesar": Beavis and Butt-Head Inspired Gladiator IIs Dumbass Emperor Brothers
Sourced From: collider.com/gladiator-2-emperor-brothers-beavis-and-butt-head/
Published Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:10:13 GMT