Gladiator star Connie Nielsen pulled no punches when it came to the ongoing debates about the historical accuracy of the new sequel. Connie is one of only a handful of actors reprising their role from the original film in Gladiator II,

Screen Rant interviews Gladiator and Gladiator II star Connie Nielsen about reprising her role as Lucilla in Ridley Scotts long-awaited sequel.

Gladiator II star Connie Nielsen addressed criticism over the movie's historical accuracy, admitting she finds it "so silly". The movie, which acts as a sequel to the 2000 hit, sees Nielsen return to the role of Lucilla, the mother of Paul Mescal 's Lucius.

When Ridley Scott made Gladiator, Connie Nielsen did not expect to return over two decades later for the sequel, Gladiator II. And yet, here she is. Speaking to ClutchPoints at the Gladiator II junket,