The first trailer for Gladiator 2 (aka Gladiator II) hit the internet yesterday continuing the story over 20 years on.

Oscar-nominee Paul Mescal stars as Lucius Verus, the former heir to the Roman Empire, previously portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark in Ridley Scott’s original 2000 film.

The Roman epic was a box office smash and won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Russell Crowe.

Co-starring Joaquin Phoenix and the late actors Oliver Reed and Richard Harris, Gladiator is…