BONUS - John Walsh on Writing The Art And Making of Gladiator 2 Book

In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, host Jamie Benning, that's me... talks with author and filmmaker John Walsh about his new book The Art and Making of Gladiator II. Walsh discusses how he was approached by Abrams Books and Paramount Pictures to chronicle the creation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, offering rare insights into the production design, visual effects, and creative collaboration behind one of the most ambitious films of the decade. The conversation explores how Walsh handled the challenge of documenting a still-in-production movie, his access to thousands of behind-the-scenes images, and the process of balancing art direction, photography, and storytelling in an official studio book. We also look ahead to Walsh’s next project — a deep dive into The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and reflect on the enduring value of physical “making-of” books in today’s digital film culture. BUY THE BOOK HERE This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: Watch more on YouTube: Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: All my links

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BONUS - John Walsh on Writing The Art And Making of Gladiator 2 Book is an episode from The Filmumentaries Podcast by Jamie Benning.

This episode is 32:13 long.

This episode was published on Nov 5, 2025.

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