As Emperor of Rome, Nero decides to renew the persecution of Christians. When Marcus appeals for Mercia's life, Nero makes her survival conditional on renouncing her faith. His decision sets the central conflict in motion and places Mercia and Marcus on a path toward the arena.
Sheridan Block has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include The Sign of the Cross, The Soul of Broadway, The Two Orphans. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
