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Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott Reveals Russell Crowe’s Original Plan to Return
In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about reprising his role of General Maximus in Gladiator 2. The actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator,
Gladiator 2 Is Haunted By The Specter Of Russell Crowe's Maximus
Russell Crowe's Maximus died at the end of Gladiator and his presence keeps haunting Gladiator II in ways that ultimately hurt the film.
The Original Gladiator 2 Saw Russell Crowe Return as an Immortal Time Traveler
We examine the road to Gladiator II not taken in a 2001 screenplay by Nick Cave. Written at the behest of Russell Crowe, it "sorted out" Maximus being dead by beginning in the afterlife and ending with America's Vietnam
Gladiator 2: Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says
In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about reprising his role of General Maximus in Gladiator 2. The actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator,
5 Reasons Why Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 Failed to Live Up to the Expectations
Gladiator 2 is receiving mixed reception, proving that it can't match up to Ridley Scott's original film and there are several reasons
Is Russell Crowe's Maximus in Gladiator 2?
We can confirm that Russell Crowe does not return as Maximus in Gladiator 2 – at least not in new footage. The sequel's opening credits recap the events of the first movie, rendered in a gorgeous, painted style, while the movie does feature flashbacks that include Maximus as his legacy is a major aspect of the plot.
Ridley Scott Explores a Gladiator Sequel Without Russell Crowe
Ridley Scott reveals plans for a Gladiator sequel with Russell Crowe's Maximus, detailing unique ideas that were ultimately scrapped. The new film, focusing on Paul Mescal as Lucius, takes the story to a new era of vengeance and justice.
Russell Crowe wanted Gladiator character to come back from the dead
Director Sir Ridley Scott has revealed Russell Crowe wanted his 'Gladiator' character Maximus to come back from the dead so he could star in a sequel despite being killed off at the end of the 2000 original.
‘Gladiator 2’ Review: A Dreadful, Pointless Sequel That Never Should Have Seen The Light Of Day
Mescal has help from Denzel Washington, who reprises his role as Alonzo Harris from Training Day (2001). That’s not really ...
Gladiator 2’s original script made Russell Crowe a time-traveling zombie warrior
Rocker Nick Cave wrote it at Russell Crowe’s request. The response? ‘Don’t like it, mate’ ...
Paul Mescal Praises ‘Wicked’ As “Extraordinary” Amid ‘Gladiator II’ Dueling Release
As the world continues to fly high on 'Glicked', 'Gladiator II's Paul Mescal is reaching across the aisle and giving 'Wicked' ...
'Gladiator 2' unleashes hell
SFGATE columnist Drew Magary enjoyed Ridley Scott's latest action opus, "Gladiator II." ...
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'Gladiator 2' Is Out Now. Here's Where You Can Watch the First 'Gladiator' for Free
You can stream Gladiator for free and on demand via Pluto TV. Because it's an ad-supported streaming service, you will have ...
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored Hans Zimmer’s Original Score
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams understood the assignment when director Ridley Scott asked him to score “ Gladiator 2 .” “It ...
Gladiator II director's shooting method is lazy claims cinematographer
John Mathieson gave a reflective interview speaking of how the director had 'changed' and was now 'quite impatient' on set ...