Atticus is the tritagonist of the 2014 historical film Pompeii. He is a gladiator who wants to win his last fight to gain freedom. He befriends Milo. After Vesuvius eruption begins, he helps him and Cassia to escape disaster. Atticus is portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who …

Oct 4, 2023 · Another character that, albeit fictional, is rooted in reality is Atticus (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje). The character, who is a fellow gladiator and Milo’s friend in Pompeii, is based on the discovery of a large, well-built man who was assumed to be of African ancestry and found attempting to shield himself from the pyroclastic waves as they ...

In Pompeii, Milo develops a rivalry with Atticus, a champion gladiator who, by Roman law, will be given his freedom after he earns one more victory. The gladiators are shown off at a party where Corvus, now a Senator, announces that he will invest in Severus' plans to rebuild Pompeii.

Aug 8, 2023 · The character of Atticus (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), a fellow gladiator and friend to Milo in Pompeii, was based on the figure of a large, well-built man thought to be of African origin who was found trying to protect himself from the pyroclastic waves as they hit.

A gladiator (Latin: gladiator 'swordsman', from Latin gladius 'sword') was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.

Gladiator (uncredited) Harrison Astroff ... Amphitheatre Spectator (uncredited) Jonathan David Bedard ... Atticus / stunt performer Sharon Canovas ... stunt performer Shane Cardwell ... stunt performer Brendan Carmody ... stunt performer Jason Cavalier ... fight coordinator ...

Jan 31, 2017 · Atticus, however, breaks the Proculus’ sword, grabs him, and begins pushing the broken blade towards his throat, asking him whether a Roman can die equal to a gladiator. Proculus begs for mercy, but Atticus tells him that gladiators do not beg and cuts his throat.

The Roman manages to mortally wound Atticus, but the gladiator rises up to break the blade and use it to kill the soldier. Milo chases Corvus across the city, both barely avoiding balls of fire and collapsing roads and buildings.

Titus Pomponius Atticus (November 110 BC – 31 March 32 BC; later named Quintus Caecilius Pomponianus Atticus) [1] was a Roman editor, banker, and patron of letters, [clarification needed] best known for his correspondence and close friendship …

Atticus : No gladiator should die from a blade to the back. When you die it should be to the front and it will come from my hand.