Gladiator II' DP & Podcaster Fall On Swords For A Botched Edit That Inferred DP Called Ridley Scott Shooting Style 'Lazy'

Upon listening to his episode on the podcast in question, John Mathieson noticed the severe truncation of the talk he’d given to Nigel Levy. Gladiator II’s DP even noted that he could tell that it felt like quotes were rearranged and deleted that would have filled out the sentiment he’d expressed above.

Gladiator II cinematographer and longtime Ridley Scott collaborator John Mathieson had some strong words for the legendary director, saying that he’s changed for the worse in how he makes movies. What did the Gladiator II cinematographer say?

Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson had some choice words to say about his longtime collaborator Ridley Scott and his current filming methods.

Gladiator II cinematographer Jon Mathieson is providing context and explanation after seemingly anti-Ridley Scott comments surfaced.

Gladiator II cinematographer John Mathieson isn't a fan of how director Ridley Scott handled the process for the historical epic.

Cinematographer John Mathieson criticizes Ridley Scott’s new methods of making movies, including Gladiator 2, after 24 years of collaboration.

Long-time Ridley Scott collaborator, John Mathieson, has labeled the acclaimed filmmaker a "lazy" director following their work together on the long-awaited sequel. Mathieson has been the cinematographer on six of Scott's movies,