In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the producer Douglas Pet replied, as things are doing with the Sicvel "Gladiator" Ridley Scott. The PEC told that production is still at the preliminary stage, because the script of the new film is not yet ready. The creators do not want to force the events, seeking to develop a solid and slender story that would not be inferior to the original. The PEC commented:
Yes, we work on Sicvel. I think each of us with a big pita refers to how good the first film turned out. By the way, many scenarios, with whom I had a chance to talk, admitted to me: "I am afraid to touch this" or "I don't want to take this if we get some kind of passing product." Of course, none of us consider such an option. So work goes. We all feel that as soon as we have something good on paper, we will be ready to take the next step.
About the intention of Ridley Scott to remove the continuation of the "gladiator" became known in November 2018. Probably in the center of the plot will be the nephew of the ancient Roman emperor Commoda. Recall, the first film with Russell Crowe was published in 2000, won five Oscar premiums, including the award in the "best film" nomination. The picture cost $ 103 million, and in global boxes she collected $ 460 million.