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Why Russell Crowe Isn't in “Gladiator II”, and Everything He's Said About Missing Out on the Sequel
Russell Crowe previously said he was "slightly jealous" and "uncomfortable" about the sequel Much has been said about Russell Crowe's absence from the new Gladiator sequel. The actor, now 60, won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the first film as Maximus,
Russell Crowe Really Wanted to Be In Gladiator II, Ridley Scott Says
Russell Crowe really wanted to be in Gladiator II, despite the obvious problem that his characters dies in the first […] The post Russell Crowe Really Wanted to Be In Gladiator II, Ridley Scott Says appeared first on MovieMaker Magazine.
Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s disappointing sequel
Without original star Russell Crowe, Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic, falls short in just about every way.
Ridley Scott Says Russell Crowe Once Asked to Star in “Gladiator II”: 'I Want to Come Back from the Dead' (Exclusive)
Crowe won a Best Actor Oscar for playing the character of Maximus, who dies at the end of the 2000 original Russell Crowe doesn't return to the Colosseum in the long anticipated sequel to Gladiator — but it wasn't for a lack of trying.
'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of "Gladiator II."
‘Gladiator II’ Timeline: Trace The Development Of The Ridley Scott Sequel
Gladiator II' will hit theaters 24 years after the first film came out (2000) and won five Oscars the following year.
'Have We Got It Yet?': Ridley Scott Clarifies Plans for His Gladiator II Sequel
Director Ridley Scott breathed new life into the swords-and-sandals genre with an exhilarating Gladiator sequel. Gladiator II picks up on the events of the first movie and ends wi
How ‘Gladiator II’ Brought Maximus Back to Life
When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...
The finale of 'Gladiator II' is a homage to the first film. Here's what it could mean for a future sequel.
Ridley Scott has said he is considering making a "Gladiator 3." Here's how "Gladiator II" leaves the door open for another ...
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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
‘Gladiator II’ Reviews: How Do Critics Compare Sequel To Original?
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II”—starring Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nielsen—is new in theaters. Do ...
Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...
Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
Not all critics were entertained by “Gladiator II,” the hotly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic.
Where to Stream the First ‘Gladiator’ Movie Before You See ‘Gladiator II’
With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Just as Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, an actual Roman emperor, in the 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe, the new characters ...