Gladiator (2000 film) he has an idea of how a sequel could be done, and that he is currently trying to convince Russell Crowe to reprise his role as Maximus. In November 2018, it was announced that Paramount Pictures greenlit a sequel, which Universal has the option to co-finance, with Scott returning as director and Peter Craig writing the sequel. Gladiator (2000 film) Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. The film was jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin
James Seale (film director) James Seale (film director) James Seale is a writer, director and producer residing in Los Angeles. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Seale studied film at Temple University and then attended New York University for their graduate film program. His screenplay "Mama's Boys" is currently in development with producer Joel Silver and Warner Bros. His screenplay "Tomorrow Man" was bought by producer Mario Kassar and Paramount Pictures. Seale has also written television pilots for NBC and producer Warren Littlefield. James Seale's feature films include: James Seale also directed the short film "Post Traumatic", a top five finalist in the 2005 Amazon.com/Tribeca Short