Russell Crowe reveals if he will appear in Gladiator sequel... while offering hints at plot
dailymail.co.ukAfter years of talk and speculation, Russell Crowe confirmed that there will in fact be a follow-up to his hit epic historical film Gladiator (2000), and even hinted at a plot line.But it turns out Crowe, who played the lead role of Maximus Decimus Meridius in the original, won't be appearing in the long-awaited sequel.While on the Fitzy and Wippa podcast, the Wellington, New Zealand native confessed that has spoken to director Ridley Scott, who is returning for the second round, about the new storyline.
Confessional: Russell Crowe, 58, revealed that he won't be appearing in the long-awaited follow-up to Gladiator, which is being director by Ridley Scott once again'Yeah we've had dinner and talked about it and all that stuff.
So I know roughly how he's shaping the story,' the longtime leading man, 58, revealed.He continued, 'But yeah, if you remember, there was a young kid who wanted to beat the Gladiator, which leads to the "My name is" speech.
So that young kid has grown up, and he's now the Emperor.' Crowe went on to share that he doesn't 'know what else happens at that point.'Although he did sum things up by explaining: 'So it's not a remake.
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