Gladiator, Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix

Ridley Scott Teases ‘Gladiator III’ Will Be Inspired by ‘The Godfather Part II’
“I’ve lit the fuse,” Scott said. “The ending of ‘Gladiator II’ is reminiscent of ‘The Godfather,’ with Michael Corleone finding himself with a job he didn’t want, and wondering, ‘Now, Father, what do I do?‘ So the next [film] will be about a man who doesn’t want to be where he is.”
Joaquin Phoenix Tried Quitting ‘Gladiator’ Before Ridley Scott Stopped Him
Joaquin Phoenix tried quitting “Gladiator” mid-shoot before being persuaded to stay by Ridley Scott, the director said in an interview published Thursday. Ahead of the film’s sequel, “Gladiator II,” Scott told the New York Times that Phoenix, who ...
Ridley Scott Recalls Joaquin Phoenix Nearly Quit ‘Gladiator’
Nearly 25 years later, 'Gladiator' director Ridley Scott revealed that Joaquin Phoenix almost backed out of his Oscar-nominated role.
Ridley Scott teases Gladiator 3 and reveals huge movie he turned down directing
Gladiator II, the sequel to Sir Ridley Scott’s historical epic starring Russell Crowe, is set years after the original film and features Paul Mescal as Lucius, the son of the late Maximus
Ridley Scott reveals why Barry Keoghan left ‘Gladiator II’
Ridley Scott has recently revealed why Barry Keoghan dropped out of Gladiator II movie.In a new interview with The New York Times, Ridley said, “Barry got locked into Saltburn,”
Joaquin Phoenix Tried to Drop Out of Original “Gladiator”, Recalls Director Ridley Scott: 'I Can't Do It'
Gladiator' was a "baptism of fire for both of us in the beginning," Ridley Scott said of how he and Joaquin Phoenix approached making the 2000 film

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With ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Returns to the Arena
“I feel alive when I’m doing something at this level,” Ridley Scott said of finishing “Gladiator II” while working on ...
Ridley Scott teases plans for third Gladiator film inspired by The Godfather II
British filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott said there is “already an idea” for a third instalment to the Gladiator film franchise, ...
Ridley Scott says Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'terribly unprofessional' while making “Gladiator”
In a new interview with the New York Times timed to the upcoming release of the long-awaited sequel Gladiator II, ...
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Ridley Scott hints at plans for third Gladiator film inspired by The Godfather II
British filmmaker Ridley Scott said there is "already an idea" for a third instalment to the Gladiator film franchise, ...
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Ridley Scott: A Legacy That Defies Age and Embraces Passion
At 87, legendary director Ridley Scott remains unstoppable, with a career spanning five decades. Known for iconic films like ...
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Godfather-style Gladiator 3 already in the works, hints Sir Ridley Scott
British filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott said there is “already an idea” for a third instalment to the Gladiator film ...