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

According to helmer Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator' star Russell Crowe initially wanted to reincarnate his character of Maximus in a proposed sequel.

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 previously said he was "slightly jealous" and "uncomfortable" about the sequel Much has been said about Russell Crowe's absence from the new Gladiator sequel. The actor, now 60, won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the first film as Maximus,

Even though Russell Crowe is not in Gladiator 2, director Ridley Scott has revealed that Crowe originally wanted to reprise his role, even if it meant bringing him back from the dead.

Russell Crowe really wanted to be in Gladiator II, despite the obvious problem that his characters dies in the first movie.

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

When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first film, a team member digitally scanned it. Then a leather specialist handcrafted the cuirass to Mescal’s specifications. Finally, metallic embellishments were added to the piece to match Maximus’ vest.

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

In an interview with People magazine, Scott shared insights into the actor’s persistence. “Russell and I had a go at it around 18 years ago,” he said. “I had Nick Cave writing the script, and I kept saying [to Russell],