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Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his villainous role Commodus in "Gladiator," almost dropped out of the film, director Ridley Scott shared.
Joaquin Phoenix Tried to Drop Out of Original Gladiator, Recalls Director Ridley Scott: 'I Can't Do It'
Ridley Scott recalled Joaquin Phoenix saying 'I can’t do it' at one point during the production of 2000's original 'Gladiator' movie, and Russell Crowe saying, according to Scott, 'This is terribly unprofessional.
'Gladiator' Director Ridley Scott Details On-Set Tension Between Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
Director Ridley Scott returned to ancient Rome for the upcoming Gladiator II, arriving more than two decades after the original starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. When looking back on the first installment,
Russell Crowe Thought Joaquin Phoenix Was ‘Terribly Unprofessional’ On ‘Gladiator’ Set
Ridley Scott reflected on the rocky start between his two lead actors, Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, when filming 'Gladiator.'
Gladiator II Star Explains Not Talking to Russell Crowe Before the Film (And Why He Wants to Now)
Gladiator 2 Continues The Story of Maximus Through His Son . Released in 2000, Gladiator saw Russell Crowe take on the role of General Maximus, who Commodus forces into disgrace a
What Russell Crowe Has Said About Gladiator 2's Development, Release & Maximus Absence
Russell Crowe will not be involved in Gladiator II onscreen or behind the scenes but he has spoken several times about his notable sequel absence.
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Ridley Scott On Why ‘Gladiator II’ Is His Most Ambitious Film: Will It Finally Win Him The Oscar? – The Deadline Q&A
He’s back 25 years after Gladiator won five Oscars including Best Picture, but not Best Director. Scott has never won ...
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Paul Mescal: I Feel ‘Pressure’ for ‘Gladiator II’ to Save the Box Office
And director Scott is already eyeing Mescal to return for a possible third “Gladiator” film. Scott told The Hollywood ...
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'Gladiator II': Ridley Scott's epic return to the Colosseum
The epic film "Gladiator" was one of the biggest box office hits of 2000 and is considered a classic in the filmography of British directing legend Ridley Scott alongside "Alien", "Blade Runner" and ...
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Paul Mescal to team up with Gladiator director again on new apocalyptic thriller
Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott could be teaming up again for a new movie. The Irish actor is preparing for the release of his ...
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GLADIATOR II Behind the Scenes Featurette Takes a Look Inside the Directing Mind of Ridley Scott
We are just over a week away from the long-awaited sequel Gladiator II from director Ridley Scott . Scott is known for making ...
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'Gladiator II' Director Ridley Scott Says He's 'Trying to Embrace AI'
Initially wary of the technology, "Gladiator II" director Ridley Scott now says he sees the benefits of generative AI in ...
Gladiator 2 ushers in a new age of Hollywood’s leading men – and it’s better
Paul Mescal (l) and Pedro Pascal are giving Hollywood’s leading men a new look (Picture: Paramount Pictures, AP) Despite ...
‘Gladiator II’ review: Ridley Scott’s fantastic sequel is a true epic
Ridley Scott's sequel to the 2000 film puts the spectacular into spectacle and needs to be seen on the biggest screen ...
Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is ...
Ridley Scott Has Promised That Paul Mescal Kissing Pedro Pascal Will Make The Gladiator II Director’s Cut
The cast of Gladiator II is absolutely stacked for obvious reasons. It sees the return of Connie Nielsen and a performance by ...