Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says

What If Russell Crowe Never Won the Oscar for Gladiator?
F or most people, Russell Crowe broke into the American film scene as detective Bud White in 1997’s L.A. Confidential. It was an ideal marriage of actor and role: the burly, snu
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,
Did five movies with Ridley Scott lead Russell Crowe away from superstardom?
Ridley Scott's Gladiator turned Russell Crowe into a next-level star. Their four subsequent movies turned him back into a character actor.
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 movie.
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
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,
Russell Crowe Initially Wanted To "Come Back From The Dead" In ‘Gladiator II,' Ridley Scott Says
Russell Crowe wanted to keep spectators entertained. While the Oscar-winning star of 2000’s Gladiator is not in the film’s follow-up, he did valiantly try to be. According to helmer Ridley Scott, Crowe wanted to reincarnate his character of Maximus,
Russell Crowe's 'Gladiator' return thwarted by life and death
Although Russell Crowe did not appear in the sequel to "Gladiator," the actor attempted to return to the role of Maximus. Director Ridley Scott revealed details of these efforts in a recent interview.
Russell Crowe Wanted ‘Gladiator’ Character to Come Back From the Dead
Russell Crowe wanted his Gladiator character to come back from the dead so he could star in a sequel. Director Ridley Scott previously got together with the actor to discuss plans for a follow up to the 2000 movie and he’s now revealed Crowe wanted to find a way to bring back Maximus even though he died at the end of the first film.
Russell Crowe helps Scot hit £25k surgery target
An actor and stunt co-ordinator who injured his leg has reached his £25,000 fundraising target for treatment with help from ...
‘Gladiator 2’ Review: A Dreadful, Pointless Sequel That Never Should Have Seen The Light Of Day
The most famous line from Ridley Scott’s original Gladiator (2000) film is an easy one to remember. Russell Crowe’s Maximus ...
Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why
Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.
How Russell Crowe’s ‘Gladiator’ defied death, fire, tigers and a ‘rubbish’ script to become a Hollywood classic
As recalled in the book “Gladiator: The Making of the Ridley Scott Epic,” the Roman artillery “launches earthen pots full of ...
Gladiator star Russell Crowe donates thousands to help save stuntman’s leg
Gladiator star Russell Crowe is helping his friend in an effort to save his leg. Charlie Allan, a stuntman on Gladiator, was ...
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’ ...