Just how gay is ‘Gladiator II’? Exploring the epic’s queerness–from chaotic bisexuals to Ancient Roman eye candy

Image Credit: ‘Gladiator II,’ Paramount Pictures

“Glicked” weekend is finally here, marking the arrival of both Gladiator II and Wicked—two of the most anticipated blockbusters of the year—in theaters across the country.

And though conventional wisdom would tell us that Wicked (a bewitching musical about friendship & stepping into your power, featuring prominent LGBTQ+ stars) is for the girls and the gays, while Gladiator II (a sweeping sword-and-sandal sequel set just before the fall of the Roman Empire) is for the bros, it seems there’s something for everybody in both.

After all, we know there’s precedent for ancient Roman epic tales to be more than a little homoerotic. So, does director Ridley Scott’s latest follow suit? Does it offer up even a little something for

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