In "Gladiator," Lucius is just a child — here's what you need to know about him.
In "Gladiator II," Paul Mescal's Lucius is a vengeful heir to the throne who's out for blood — but in the first "Gladiator" film, his character is just an innocent child who mucks up his parents' coup d'état.
Compared to his appearance in the first film, Lucius is a bit difficult to recognize.
Here's what you need to know about Lucius, and how Mescal's storyline in "Gladiator II" connects to the first film.
"Gladiator II" reveals that Maximus was really Lucius' father.
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Organizations:
Paramount, DreamWorks, Denzel Washington, Universal
Locations:
Rome, Numidia, North