Pedro Pascal's General Acacius is one of the most important characters in Gladiator II, with many wondering if the character was in the first Gladiator movie. Gladiator II's cast mixes new and old characters, with Connie Nelson returning as Lucilla, Paul Mescal taking over the role of Lucius, and tons of new characters appearing. General Acacius has a connection to the story of the first Gladiator, causing some confusion over whether the character is a new addition to Gladiator II or not.

Director Ridley Scott finally continued the story of his critically acclaimed film in Gladiator II, which takes place over a decade after the original Gladiator. The film follows an older version of Lucius, the son of Lucilla and the nephew of Commodus, with him having turned against Rome in the years since becoming inspired by Maximus. Gladiator II is full of references, Easter eggs, and connections to the original Gladiator,...