Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his villainous role Commodus in "Gladiator," almost dropped out of the film, director Ridley ...
Ridley Scott Almost Made a ‘Gladiator II' Musical 10 Years Ago with Russell Crowe and Nick Cave: It Was Too ‘Bloody Silly'
"I was the one dragging my feet," Scott said of developing the sequel in 2014. "I was like, 'I dunno about this.'" ...
Gladiator II: a wavering thumbs up for a rehashed sequel that can’t escape the ghost of Russell Crowe
While undoubtedly entertaining, the sequel feels like a duplicate of the original which sacrifices characterisation for ...
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 ...
Russell Crowe Goes Back in Time to Ancient Rome in 'The Last Druid'
The Last Druid will send Russell Crowe back to the Roman Empire. The performer famously played Maximus Decimus Meridius in ...
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 ...