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.