Unfortunately, it’s since been confirmed that Hounsou won’t be in the sequel after all.
It would seem that Juba will be among a collection ofcharactersGladiator 2won’t be bringing back.
Maximus (Crowe) meets Juba (Hounsou), who cares for his wounds.
The loyalty between the brothers in arms grows throughout the film.
And this was a pure accident in the way it unfolded.
I was going to be part of it."
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Juba’s motivation to reunite with his family was a catalyst for Maximus.
Juba kept Maximus' attention on staying alive.
He stated in one scene that Maximus would see them again but that his time had not yet come.
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Djimon Hounsou has multiple projects that are coming out in 2025 that could have led to this schedule conflict.
It is foreshadowed that Juba will reunite with his wife and child from his homeland.
“I will see you again, but not yet.
He becomes a gladiator after his family is killed in a story that echoes Maximus' arc.
It would make sense for Juba to help Lucius if he sought out his help.
With a few exceptions,Gladiator 2features new cast and charactersunrelated to the first movie.
The exceptions in this regard are Connie Nielsen reprising her role as Lucilla Derek Jacobi as Senator Gracchus.
Djimon Hounson not being able to return for the sequel is disappointing.
