Why Isn't Russell Crowe in 'Gladiator II'? Director Recalls Talks to Bring Him Back & What Went Wrong
justjared.comMore than two decades after Russell Crowe won an Oscar for Gladiator, the franchise is continuing with a long-awaited sequel.
Fans across the globe likely went into theaters this weekend hoping that the actor would make a cameo in the new movie, which stars the likes of Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal.
However, Russell was not involved because his character died in the original movie. Despite his character’s death, director Ridley Scott revealed that there were once talks to bring Russell back to life.
He explained how they were going to make that happen and why the plan ultimately fell apart. Keep reading to find out more… Speaking to People, Ridley said that he and Russell touched base for a sequel “around 18 years ago.” “I had Nick Cave writing the script and I kept saying [to Russell], ‘But you’re dead.’ And he said, ‘I know I’m dead.
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