Ridley Scott, Gladiator and Russell Crowe

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.
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.
Ridley Scott says he's ready to make 'Gladiator III': 'Yes, it's true'
Directing legend Ridley Scott, who won multiple Oscars for 2000's "Gladiator," says "Gladiator 2" is ripe for "Gladiator III" trilogy treatment.
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
The original Gladiator debuted nearly 25 years ago, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Now, director Ridley Scott is returning to ancient Rome with the long-awaited sequel, "Gladiator II" which hits theaters Friday.
Ridley Scott teases plans for ‘Gladiator III’ amid sequel success
Ridley Scott reveals plans for 'Gladiator III,' promising a storyline that explores Lucius's reluctant rise to power.
Everything Ridley Scott Has Said About ‘Gladiator III’
Josh Brolin appeared on the “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” podcast to promote his new memoir, “From Under the Truck,” and remembered a tense moment on the set of Ridley Scott’s “American Gangster” in which he nearly fought co-star Denzel Washington. Brolin played a detective in the 2007 crime drama, while Washington headlined the movie …
‘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.
Watch Ridley Scott and His Team Discuss the Making of ‘Gladiator II’
Exclusive: In an epic Q&A perfectly suited to Scott's epic film, the director and 16 of his collaborators talk about how they "super-sized" "Gladiator" for its sequel.
'Have We Got It Yet?': Ridley Scott Clarifies Plans for His Gladiator II Sequel
Director Ridley Scott breathed new life into the swords-and-sandals genre with an exhilarating Gladiator sequel. Gladiator II picks up on the events of the first movie and ends wi
The Gladiator II Actor That Caught Paul Mescal And Ridley Scott Off Guard With Their Acting Chops
I recently spoke with Ridley Scott and Paul Mescal in celebration of Gladiator II's release and asked if there were any ...
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Macrinus' Gladiator II Backstory & Motivations Detailed By Ridley Scott & Creative Team: "He's Obviously Not From Rome"
The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...
Ridley Scott: Denzel Washington’s ‘Gladiator II’ Character Is “Very Close to Trump”
The director explains the backstory behind Washington's scene-stealing character, and how he's not unlike the president-elect ...
'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of ...
Where Was ‘Gladiator II’ Filmed?
“Gladiator II” is set in Ancient Rome and North Africa, but where was the Ridley Scott epic actually filmed? Like the first ...
10 best Ridley Scott movies, ranked
Ridley Scott is a talented director who can provide engrossing character studies told against incredible settings, from Alien ...
When Will ‘Gladiator II’ Be Streaming On Paramount Plus And Digital?
Ridley Scott’s sequel to “Gladiator” has finally arrived, but when will the movie be available for streaming? Here’s when you ...
That’s Right, Ridley Scott Put Sharks in the Colosseum
L ong before “thinking about the Roman empire” became shorthand for having a hyper-fixation, Ridley Scott turned the actual ...