Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says

Russell Crowe Initially Wanted To “Come Back From The Dead” In ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Says
According to helmer Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator' star Russell Crowe initially wanted to reincarnate his character of Maximus in a proposed sequel.
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 tried to return as Maximus for 'Gladiator II': "I want to come back from the dead"
It was an open secret and, with the release of 'Gladiator II', it became clear that Russell Crowe was not going to return as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a role he played in the origi
Ridley Scott reveals how previous Gladiator 2 script planned to bring back Russell Crowe
Even though Russell Crowe is not in Gladiator 2, director Ridley Scott has revealed that Crowe originally wanted to reprise his role, even if it meant bringing him back from the dead.
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.
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’: Russell Crowe’s bid to resurrect Maximus, why it never happened
In an interview with People magazine, Scott shared insights into the actor’s persistence. “Russell and I had a go at it around 18 years ago,” he said. “I had Nick Cave writing the script, and I kept saying [to Russell],
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
Is Russell Crowe in Gladiator 2? Maximus’ role in long-awaited sequel explained
A highly-anticipated sequel to one of the most iconic blockbusters of all time is finally hitting the big screen this week, but will the original film’s star Russell Crowe make an appearance?
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.
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,
Actor Russell Crowe 'relists his luxurious Sydney wharf apartment for a scaled-back price' after hinting at retirement
Russell Crowe is trying to sell his top-of-the-market Sydney wharf apartment for a scaled-back price, a source has claimed.
‘LA Confidential’: the role Russell Crowe was nearly forced out of
Russell Crowe claimed WB stopped paying his hotel bill and rental car to sabotage his role as Bud White in 'LA Confidential,' ...
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Ridley Scott reveals Russell Crowe’s initial plans for ‘Gladiator II’
Russell Crowe had some creative plans for Gladiator II, Ridley Scott shared. Although the Oscar-winning lead of 2000’s ...
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 ...
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe Faced Off in This Bonkers ‘90s Sci-Fi Thriller
The early ‘90s were full of blockbusters that explored the dangers of evolving technology. 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day ...
Trump’s America reminds us of Rome in decline
Here’s a true story from a don at Cambridge. He once interviewed a girl for a place to study classics and – this is typical – ...
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 ...
Gladiator star Russell Crowe hails Scots stuntman pal raising £25k for leg op after ‘freaky’ fall
A SCOTS Hollywood stuntman pal of Russell Crowe needs to raise £25,000 after a “freaky” 15ft fall left him just weeks to save his leg. Charlie Allan, 61, risks losing the limb if an emergency ...