Kate Rhodes James shares stories from her casting process for Gladiator II and questions whether Al Pacino needs ancillary skills to secure roles.
Tuesday 16 December, saw Spotlight hosting a private screening of Gladiator II for Spotlight members followed by a Q&A with casting director Kate Rhodes James.
Embark on a riveting journey back to the grandeur and peril of the Roman Empire in Gladiator II, the much-anticipated sequel from acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott. This cinematic masterpiece reawakens the ancient world’s drama, chronicling the tale of Lucius (Paul Mescal), who is propelled into the deadly arena of the Colosseum amid a quest for justice and redemption. Years have elapsed since the fall of the legendary Maximus, and with Rome under the clutches of despotic rulers, it falls upon Lucius to confront his lineage and challenge the oppressive forces that seek to crush the spirit of its citizens. Amidst the echoes of clashing steel and the roar of the crowd, “Gladiator II” invites audiences to witness the rebirth of a hero and the struggle to restore the honor of an empire.
It was with great excitement that we welcomed the esteemed casting director Kate Rhodes James to our exclusive Spotlight member event. The insightful session was smoothly conducted by Mel Brown, our Success Manager at Spotlight, who put forward a series of questions to Kate, curated from those submitted by our Spotlight members via social media. Participants at the event also seized the opportunity to ask their own questions, leading to an informative exchange on the casting intricacies of a prominent biopic..
For those of you who could not join us, we have recorded the Q&A session, and it is now available for you to watch here:
Thanks to Kate for her time.
‘Gladiator II’ is available to watch in cinemas now.
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