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Russell Crowe achieved worldwide stardom as Maximus in Gladiator, but he’s seemingly had a difficult relationship with the sequel.Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator 2 follows Maximus’ son Lucius (Paul Mescal) who, after being forced into slavery, follows his father’s path by becoming a gladiator.Alongside Paul Mescal, the film’s cast includes Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz and Denzel Washington.The only two cast members to return from the original film are Derek Jacobi and Connie Nielsen, who play senator Gracchus and Lucilla respectively.Russell Crowe does not return as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator 2. His character died at the end of the first film after being stabbed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix).While the legacy of his character has an impact on his son Lucius, Maximus doesn’t make an appearance through any flashback or dream sequence.In June this year, Crowe admitted he felt “slightly uncomfortable” by the prospect of a Gladiator sequel, as he had no involvement in its creation.“I’m slightly uncomfortable, the fact they’re making another one, you know?” Crowe told Kyle Meredith.

Russell Crowe has spoken about Ridley Scott‘s Gladiator 2, revealing that he’s “slightly uncomfortable” that a sequel is being made.Speaking to Kyle Meredith, Crowe said: “I’m slightly uncomfortable with the fact they’re making another one — because, of course, I’m dead and I have no say in what gets done. But a couple of the things I’ve heard I’m like ‘No, no, no, that’s not in the moral journey of that particular character’.

David Crosby died after contracting COVID-19 for a second time.David Crosby died in January, aged 81. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” read a statement, confirming the news.“He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.