Fan Casting Gladiator [2000]

In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army’s most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus’ devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captreud by slave traders. Renamed Spartacus and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death against fellow gladiators for the amusement of paying audiences.