Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says

Russell Crowe Initially Wanted To “Come Back From The Dead” In ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Says
According to helmer Ridley Scott, 'Gladiator' star Russell Crowe initially wanted to reincarnate his character of Maximus in a proposed sequel.
Gladiator 2: Russell Crowe Wanted Maximus To Return, Ridley Scott Says
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 tried to return as Maximus for 'Gladiator II': "I want to come back from the dead"
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
Russell Crowe's 'Gladiator' return thwarted by life and death
Although Russell Crowe did not appear in the sequel to "Gladiator," the actor attempted to return to the role of Maximus. Director Ridley Scott revealed details of these efforts in a recent interview.
The Original Gladiator 2 Saw Russell Crowe Return as an Immortal Time Traveler
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
‘Gladiator II’: Russell Crowe’s bid to resurrect Maximus, why it never happened
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],
Russell Crowe Really Wanted to Be In Gladiator II, Ridley Scott Says
Russell Crowe really wanted to be in Gladiator II, despite the obvious problem that his characters dies in the first […] The post Russell Crowe Really Wanted to Be In Gladiator II, Ridley Scott Says appeared first on MovieMaker Magazine.
Why Russell Crowe Isn't in “Gladiator II”, and Everything He's Said About Missing Out on the Sequel
Related: Ridley Scott Says Russell Crowe Once Asked to Star in Gladiator II: 'I Want to Come Back from the Dead' (Exclusive) Two O.G. cast members do reprise their roles: Connie Nielsen and Derek Jacobi. New cast members range from Denzel Washington to Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn.
Ridley Scott reveals how previous Gladiator 2 script planned to bring back Russell Crowe
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.
Ridley Scott reveals Russell Crowe wanted Maximus to return in Gladiator II
Ridley Scott revealed Russell Crowe's past desire to resurrect Maximus for a Gladiator sequel. Crowe even commissioned a script involving a purgatory-like realm and time travel, but ultimately rejected it.
Ridley Scott Explores a Gladiator Sequel Without Russell Crowe
Ridley Scott reveals plans for a Gladiator sequel with Russell Crowe's Maximus, detailing unique ideas that were ultimately scrapped. The new film, focusing on Paul Mescal as Lucius, takes the story to a new era of vengeance and justice.
What Happens in the Mirror Universe Where Russell Crowe Loses the Oscar for Gladiator?
That’s a lot of Oscar history happening in the span of two years, a Jenga tower of cause and effect that would topple if even ...
How ‘Gladiator II’ Brought Maximus Back to Life
When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...
Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why
Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.