September 10, 2024 9:23 am

Joseph Quinn Reveals Surprising Sci-Fi Influence of His Gladiator II Villain
Joseph Quinn Reveals Surprising Sci-Fi Influence of His Gladiator II Villain

Joseph Quinn Reveals Surprising Sci-Fi Influence of His Gladiator II Villain

Gladiator II star Joseph Quinn tapped into a surprising influence for his portrayal of Roman emperor Geta. The Stranger Things star plays Geta, who co-ruled with his brother Caracalla (Fred Hechinger), a cruel and merciless ruler who enjoys the blood-soaked entertainment of the Colosseum. Like Emperor Commodus in Gladiator, Geta is the clear-cut villain of Gladiator II. But Joseph Quinn looked far beyond Joaquin Phoenix’s seminal performance for inspiration.

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​Star Joseph Quinn referenced the villain of the Bruce Willis-led cult classic as an inspiration for his epic Gladiator II role. Read More