Ridley Scott Almost Made a ‘Gladiator II’ Musical 10 Years Ago with Russell Crowe and Nick Cave: It Was Too ‘Bloody Silly’
Ridley Scott explained why his first attempt at 'Gladiator II' was a musical with Russell Crowe and Nick Cave.
Mescal is the star of Gladiator II, but Denzel Washington steals the show
As the gladiator Lucius, Paul Mescal wisely doesn’t try to emulate Russell Crowe’s swagger in the original film.
Ridley Scott says Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'unprofessional' during 'Gladiator' filming
Gladiator” director Ridley Scott recently told The New York Times that Russell Crowe said Joaquin Phoenix was being “terribly ...
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Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Like deciding on Joaquin, it’s worth it." Reps for Scott, Phoenix and Crowe did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. The sequel will star Paul Mescal, who is ...
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It won't be in 'Gladiator 2′, but Russell Crowe will face off against the Roman Empire 25 years later in another movie
The role of Maximus Decimus Meridius in ‘Gladiator’ (2000) was one of the most iconic in Russell Crowe’s filmography. A quarter of a century later, the actor will return to face the Roman ...
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Gladiator 2 is thrilling – even if Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe
In one corner, we have Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus, son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) and our deceased hero Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe). The grandson of Emperor Marcus Aurelius ...
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Gladiator 2 reviews score higher on Rotten Tomatoes than Russell Crowe original
Reviews for Sir Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 have landed almost 25 years after the release of the Russell Crowe original. Paul Mescal stars as the boy Lucius all-grown up, as he too ends up ...
Russell Crowe Thought Joaquin Phoenix Was ‘Terribly Unprofessional’ On ‘Gladiator’ Set
Ridley Scott reflected on the rocky start between his two lead actors, Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, when filming ...
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Why Russell Crowe branded Joaquin Phoenix ‘terribly unprofessional’ on set of Gladiator
I said, ‘What?’” the director told The New York Times. Lead star Crowe, who played Maximus in the Best Picture-winning epic, was not happy with his co-star, with Scott revealing that he ...
Paul Mescal is the star of Gladiator II, but Denzel Washington steals the show
As the gladiator Lucius, Paul Mescal wisely doesn’t try to emulate Russell Crowe’s swagger in the original film.
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Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director
Joaquin Phoenix was not ready to enter the “Gladiator” arena — and Russell Crowe didn’t like it. The movie’s director, Ridley Scott, spoke to The New York Times before the upcoming ...