Did you all know Russell Crowe appeared in Virtuosity as Parker Barnes (Washington) and SID 6.7 (Crowe); reunited in American Gangster as Frank Lucas (Washington) and Richie Roberts (Crowe). They also have a character on the AFI's list of 100 Heroes and Villains: Maximus appears as the 50th most memorable hero, while Alonzo Harris as the 50th most memorable villains. Now their ties to Gladiator: Russell Crowe appears in the 1st film, and Denzel Washington in the sequel.

Share your thoughts on the upcoming Gladiator II - spoiler-free! Any characters or plots you're particularly looking forward to? Do you think it can live up to the original? What, if anything, are you excited about?