The drama in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, out Nov. 22, not only takes place in the Colosseum arena floor, but also in the stands, between the emperors Geta and his older brother, Caracalla, played by Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, respectively. Geta and Caracalla were real emperors, and the movie takes place during their joint rule, from 209-211.

Gladiator II is great entertainment, but Ridley Scott missed the opportunity to tap into the provocative true story of when the movie is set.

Geta and Caracalla are the twin Roman Emperors of Gladiator 2, and they take direct inspiration from a pair of real life figures from Ancient Rome.