After 24 years since the release of the first installment, Gladiator is back with its unexpected sequel, bringing back some actors to the big screen and the iconic director Ridley Scott (Prometheus, Napoleon and Alien).
Scripted by David Scarpa, the story will follow the now adult Lucius, son of Lucilla. Although not much is known about the official plot, the film will feature the character played by Paul Mescal (Aftersun) as the protagonist.
The epic drama, set in Roman times, will premiere in theaters on November 22nd this year. Thus, the countdown to see Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us and Game of Thrones) and the rest of the stars has already begun…
Who is the richest Gladiator 2 cast member?
The cast of the Gladiator sequel is packed with industry giants, including Hollywood legends like Denzel Washington (Man on Fire, The Equalizer and Remember the Titans), who portrays Macrinus in the film.
As expected, the actor is the wealthiest member of the project, with a current net worth of $300 million. His fortune reflects the successes he has accumulated, alongside his usual salaries, which often reach $60 million.
Denzel Washington in Gladiator 2. (Source: Vanity Fair and @FilmUpdates)
Media outlets like Celebrity Net Worth and The Richest reported that the esteemed actor has surpassed his colleagues in terms of earnings and income levels, securing the top spot on the list of the wealthiest.
However, this doesn’t mean that the rest of the figures are far below him. Matt Lucas (Little Britain and Come Fly With Me) follows closely with a net worth of $15 million as of 2024. Check out the full comparisons here:
- Denzel Washington | $300 million
- Matt Lucas | $15 million
- Pedro Pascal | $10 million
- Connie Nielsen | $8 million
- Derek Jacobi | $8 million
- Peter Mensah | $5 million
- Joseph Quinn | $3 million
