Connie Inge-Lise Nielsen (born 3 July 1965) [1] [2] is a Danish actress. She has starred as Lucilla in the films Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024) and as Queen Hippolyta in the DC Extended Universe.

Oct 31, 2024 · Gladiator 2 trailers have revealed that Nielsen is one of only two actors to return from the original movie, with the other being Derek Jacobi as Gracchus, and Lucilla is set to play a prominent role as audiences return to the world of Ancient Rome.

Nov 14, 2024 · Not many actors from the first Gladiator returned for the follow-up film, but the Gladiator II cast arguably does include the one who matters most. Connie Nielsen reprised her role as Lucilla, the mother of Lucius Verus, and is a key player in the events of the sequel.

Dec 10, 2024 · Gladiator star Connie Nielsen doesn't appear to have aged a day as the actress turned heads at the SFFILM Awards Night in San Francisco, California, on Monday. The star, 59, played Lucilla in...

Dec 10, 2024 · GLADIATOR actress Connie Nielsen doesn't appear to have aged a day as she walked the red carpet for the Gladiator II film. The actress starred as Lucilla in the first Gladiator film, which was released in 2000, and has reprised her role in the sequel this year.

Nov 22, 2024 · With Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen. After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Dec 16, 2024 · Picking up almost two decades after the events of the first Gladiator, Gladiator II sees Nielsen's Lucilla return in all of her glory, this time married to Pedro Pascal's General Acacius.

Sep 23, 2024 · Connie Nielsen, who reprises her 'Gladiator' role as Lucilla in 'Gladiator II,' teases her emotional return to the arena, Maximus' influence on the film, and what to expect from the...

Connie Nielsen is set to begin production on Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2," where she will star alongside Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, reprising her iconic role of 'Lucilla' from the Academy Award-winning film "Gladiator."

Nov 21, 2024 · Connie Nielsen opens up about returning as Lucilla in "Gladiator II," reuniting with director Ridley Scott and exploring her character's emotional journey.