Ridley Scott scouting locations for Gladiator sequel

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9242670bm) Sir Ridley Scott, director of the upcoming film "Alien: Covenant," puts his handprints in cement during a ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre, in Los Angeles Sir Ridley Scott Hand and Footprint Ceremony, Los Angeles, USA - 17 May 2017

Hollywood director Sir Ridley Scott has been spotting scouting various locations for his upcoming sequel to the box-office hit, Gladiator.

The director of Napolean, Black Hawk Down and Alien,was seen in Mdina and Fort Manoel.

Filming is expected to begin in July with Paul Mescal and Hollywood star Denzel Washington reported as leading stars.

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