Gladiator, Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe

Why Russell Crowe Isn't in “Gladiator II”, and Everything He's Said About Missing Out on the Sequel
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,
Gladiator II review: Paul Mescal is no Russell Crowe in Ridley Scott’s disappointing sequel
Without original star Russell Crowe, Gladiator II, Ridley Scott's belated sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic, falls short in just about every way.
‘Gladiator II’ Timeline: Trace The Development Of The Ridley Scott Sequel
Gladiator II' will hit theaters 24 years after the first film came out (2000) and won five Oscars the following year.
Ridley Scott Says Russell Crowe Once Asked to Star in “Gladiator II”: 'I Want to Come Back from the Dead' (Exclusive)
Crowe won a Best Actor Oscar for playing the character of Maximus, who dies at the end of the 2000 original Russell Crowe doesn't return to the Colosseum in the long anticipated sequel to Gladiator — but it wasn't for a lack of trying.
Is Russell Crowe in Gladiator 2? Maximus’ role in long-awaited sequel explained
A highly-anticipated sequel to one of the most iconic blockbusters of all time is finally hitting the big screen this week, but will the original film’s star Russell Crowe make an appearance?
Is Russell Crowe's Maximus in Gladiator 2?
We can confirm that Russell Crowe does not return as Maximus in Gladiator 2 – at least not in new footage. The sequel's opening credits recap the events of the first movie, rendered in a gorgeous, painted style, while the movie does feature flashbacks that include Maximus as his legacy is a major aspect of the plot.
'I Know I'm Dead': Ridley Scott Confirms Russell Crowe Wanted to Star in Gladiator II
Gladiator II director Ridley Scott shares how original film star Russell Crowe nearly featured in the sequel and why it didn't work out.
Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether ...
The finale of 'Gladiator II' is a homage to the first film. Here's what it could mean for a future sequel.
Ridley Scott has said he is considering making a "Gladiator 3." Here's how "Gladiator II" leaves the door open for another ...
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 ...
Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
Not all critics were entertained by “Gladiator II,” the hotly anticipated sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 historical epic.
Paul Mescal's 'Gladiator II' character appears in the first movie — here's a refresher on who Lucius is
Paul Mescal plays Lucius, son of Maximus, in "Gladiator 2." Lucius was also in the first "Gladiator" film, though he was only ...
Where to Stream the First ‘Gladiator’ Movie Before You See ‘Gladiator II’
With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...