Iconic Gladiator quotes have helped solidify the ... who chooses Maximus to lead when he is gone rather than his own son, Commodus. Aurelius sees Maximus as his true son and expresses his wish ...

Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle ... general is captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies.

"Gladiator II" is a messy sequel to Ridley ... emperor who dreamed of a better empire before being killed by his son Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Commodus was eventually taken down by Roman general ...