While Crowe's Maximus character met his end in the classic original film, Gladiator 2 will follow the continuing story of Lucius, the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen), The youth was the nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the weaselly son of Roman leader Marcus Aurelius who murdered his father seized the throne and ...

Is Lucius the son of Maximus?

He is named after his father Lucius Verus, who was co-emperor until AD 169. He is also the grandson of Marcus Aurelius. He idolizes Maximus for his victories in the arena. ... Giorgio Cantarini as Maximus's son, who is the same age as Lucilla's son Lucius.

Who is the father of Lucius in Gladiator?

Lucius Verus II was the son of Roman Empress Lucilla and Lucius Verus who is deceased. He was the co-ruler during the reign of his uncle, Roman Emperor Commodus. He was portrayed by Spencer Treat Clark in the 2000 film Gladiator.