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Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II

The Real Story of Geta and Caracalla, the Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II

The drama in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, out Nov. 22, not only takes place in the Colosseum arena floor, but also in the stands, between the emperors Geta and his older brother, Caracalla, played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, respectively. Geta and Caracalla were real emperors, and the movie takes place during their joint rule, from 209-211.

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Gladiator 2 Leaves Out Fascinating Real History of Emperor Caracalla

Gladiator II is great entertainment, but Ridley Scott missed the opportunity to tap into the provocative true story of when the movie is set.

The Conversation on MSN · 2d

Who were Caracalla and Geta, the cruel and unhinged Roman brother emperors depicted in Gladiator II?

It’s clear Caracalla and Geta had an intense rivalry. This was kept in check while their father Septimius Severus was emperor. But once he died, their relationship devolved into outright hostility.

Colosseum, Gladiator and A Roman

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Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether all details matter.

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“Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the Colosseum? Did Romans Eat Rhinos? (Exclusive)

A Roman culture expert reveals which of Ridley Scott’s arena battles are based on real history — and which are “fun, but preposterous”

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Were there really rhinos, baboons and sharks in the Colosseum? A Roman history professor explains ‘Gladiator II’ scenes

Enter the rhino.” But is a gladiator facing a charging rhino something that could have actually happened in the Roman Colosseum? What about fending off a pack of ferocious, starved baboons, like Lucius,

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Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)

Yes, many of the characters in ‘Gladiator’ and its new sequel are based on actual figures from ancient Rome Gladiator II ...

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Starring on 'The White Lotus' changed Fred Hechinger's life. Now, he's playing an unhinged emperor in 'Gladiator II.'

"Gladiator II" star Fred Hechinger spoke to Business Insider about his role as Emperor Caracalla and how "The White Lotus" ...

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Twin Emperors, Dead Princes, and Bloody Betrayals: The Real History Behind Gladiator II

The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...

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Who were Emperors Caracalla and Geta? Gladiator II’s Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger characters explained

Well, in Gladiator II there are not one, but two tyrannical emperors in the form of twin brothers Geta and Caracalla – with two theatrical turns from two rising stars in Hollywood. So ...

So Much About ‘Gladiator 2’ Does Not Add Up

Gladiator 2 does have some good aspects, those aspects being named Denzel Washington, but so much about the set-up and ...

Ridley Scott Explains Why His ‘Gladiator’ Emperors Are Nuts

Scott has a specific reason as to why his Roman leaders in both 'Gladiator' and 'Gladiator II' were unhinged: "No wonder they ...

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'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.

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