Key Takeaways:
– The Director's Cut of Ridley Scott's Napoleon has received an official MPAA rating, hinting at its forthcoming release.
– The significant cut is expected to be around four hours and ten minutes long.
– The release of the trailer for another Ridley Scott epic, Gladiator II, is generating a lot of excitement.
Hello folks! Readers who enjoy the grandeur of historical dramas have something exciting to look forward to. Ridley Scott's Napoleon, originally released with a runtime of just under two hours and forty minutes, has a possible Director's Cut in store. This enhanced version is reportedly twice the length of the original film. Moreover, there's a buzz about it getting an official rating from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).
What's the scoop on the Director's Cut?
Apple, the studio behind the film, had previously stated that this extended cut would not be available anytime soon. But, excitingly, the MPAA has just given it an official “R” rating for robust violence, grisly images, sexual content, some nudity, and language. Ridley Scott himself not only verified its existence but also suggested its impending release. He stated last year, “I'm working on it. It was four [hours] 10 [minutes] this morning…”
Scott plans to screen the theatrical cut with Sony first, and once it ends its run, the Director's Cut would roll out to streaming platforms with a staggering runtime of four hours and ten minutes.
Joaquin Phoenix, the star who brought life to Napoleon on screen, has shown his enthusiasm for the lengthy cut. He said, “Although Napoleon is almost three hours long, Scott has a ‘fantastic' near four-and-a-half-hour cut which features more scenes from Joséphine's life before she meets Napoleon.”
Gladiator II – What can fans expect?
In related news, the long-awaited trailer for Ridley Scott's second historical mammoth production, Gladiator II, has hit the screens. ‘Paramount Pictures' will be releasing the film on November 22. The film will continue the epic saga of power, intrigues, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome.
Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, takes center stage as he is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is seized by Rome's tyrannical Emperors. With the future hanging in the balance, Lucius turns to his past to find the strength and honor to restore Rome's glory.
While Russell Crowe was openly critical of the original Gladiator script, Mescal feels differently about Gladiator II. In an interview with Vanity Fair, he said, “The sequel is about what humans will do to survive, and also, what they will do to win…”
So, fans can expect dramatic historical settings, emotionally-driven plots, and complex character dynamics from these two releases. With the news on Napoleon: Director's Cut and the release of the Gladiator II trailer, historical drama enthusiasts are in for one epic treat! Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting releases!
