Gladiator 2 promises to make a big splash when it hits theaters in November, and Ridley Scott knows that better than anyone. The British director has key roles in his next epic, which also stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal. But there’s one name that’s been hovering over the production, even though he’s not in it: Russell Crowe.
Since the continuation Gladiatorcult 2000 film that earned the Australian an Oscar for Best Actor, many wondered whether its sequel was really worth it. There was even speculation that Crowe could appear in a new installment, perhaps digitally remastered and with some memoriesconsidering that Maximo, his character, died at the end of the first film.
However, Russell Crowe’s possible return to Gladiator 2 Ridley Scott himself ruled it out, in an interview with the publication empire spoke about this topic once again. When asked whether he had spoken with the performer before starting work on the new film, the director left no room for doubt.
“I think we have a good relationship. I hope so. As long as he doesn’t start complaining that he wasn’t consulted,” Scott said of his connection to Crowe. As for the possibility of getting him back Gladiator 2, was also rude: “Why does he need this? He’s dead!”. Thus, it is clear that the fate of Maximo Decimo Meridio is predetermined and will not change in the new feature film.
Ridley Scott will not resurrect Maximo Gladiator 2
For many of us who have seen (and enjoyed) GladiatorRussell Crowe’s Hypothetical Return Gladiator 2 It sounded crazy. However, Hollywood is Hollywood and he doesn’t hesitate to pull a rabbit out of the hat for creative and commercial gain. In fact, we told you a while ago that plans for a new installment in this saga began just a year after the original film. But over time, they faded away until late 2022, when it was announced that the sequel would be released this year.
As crazy as it sounds, one of the ideas that was initially considered was this: revive Maximus Decimus Meridius using concepts from the Roman afterlife. There was even a script written called The Killer of Christin which Russell Crowe’s character would return as an immortal warrior and follow him through many events in modern history. A proposal that seems ridiculous from the outside and, fortunately, never came to fruition.
Gladiator 2 The film will focus on Lucius, the son of Lucilla and grandson of the ancient emperor Marcus Aurelius, more than 20 years after the events of the first film. The young man is captured after the Roman invasion of Numidia and becomes a gladiator, a clear parallel to the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius.
In addition to Paul Mescal like Lucio and Pedro Pascal like Marcus Acacio, Gladiator 2 introduce to Denzel Washington as Macrin and returns Connie Nielsen like Lucilla. Gladiator 2 It will be released on November 22 in the US, although it will hit international markets a week earlier.
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