Gladiator, Joaquin Phoenix and Ridley Scott

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.
Ridley Scott Says Joaquin Phoenix Got Cold Feet on ‘Gladiator' and Said ‘I Can't Do It'; Then Russell Crowe Called It ‘Terribly Unprofessional'
"Gladiator" director Ridley Scott recently told The New York Times (via Entertainment Weekly) that Russell Crowe told Joaquin Phoenix he was being "terribly unprofessional" on set when Phoenix was getting cold feet and had to be convinced to stay on the movie.
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.'
Joaquin Phoenix Tried Quitting ‘Gladiator’ Before Ridley Scott Stopped Him
Ridley Scott had to stop Joaquin Phoenix, from dropping out of 2000 epic "Gladiator," the director said in an interview published on Thursday.
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 had to keep Joaquin Phoenix from dropping out of Gladiator
Scott addressed the topic in a new interview with The New York Times, in which he was actually discussing Barry Keoghan, who had to drop out of Gladiator II. “Barry is one of the good ones, the same level as Joaquin Phoenix and Paul.
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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Russell Crowe saw Joaquin Phoenix as 'terribly unprofessional'
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