Gladiator 2, confirming the sequel is being “written now”.The director, who helmed the 2000 classic Gladiator starring Russell Crowe, stated his plans to helm the sequel once he concludes work on his next project, KitBag.Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoléon Bonaparte opposite Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) as his wife Josephine, KitBag follows the French leader’s origins and swift rise as emperor.Speaking to Empire magazine, Scott said: “I’m already having [the next] Gladiator written now.