Exploring Russell Crowe's involvement in Gladiator II

Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable
Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable - STATE OF THE ARTS: Critics have generally been kind to the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster.
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.
Exploring Russell Crowe's involvement in Gladiator II: Is Maximus back?
Gladiator II continues the grand tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius' (played by Russell Crowe) son Lucius (Paul Mescal), tracing his journey from being the former heir to the Roman Empire to a captive warrior seeking revenge.
Does Maximus appear in Gladiator II? Russell Crowe's role revealed after he admitted the sequel made him 'uncomfortable'
Gladiator II is now in cinemas and continues the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius' son Lucius, but is Russell Crowe back as Maximus?
Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director
The movie’s director, Ridley Scott, spoke to The New York Times before the upcoming release of “Gladiator II” and revealed that the first few days of production didn’t go as planned – mainly because Phoenix was overwhelmed and Crowe believed his behavior was “unprofessional.”
Gladiator II: A Wavering Thumbs Up For A Rehashed Sequel That Can't Escape The Ghost Of Russell Crowe
I will not be your instrument in this life or the next,” utters Paul Mescal's Lucius halfway through Ridley Scott's sequel to his 2000 blockbuster,
Gladiator 2 ending explained: Is Russell Crowe's Maximus in the sequel?
Gladiator II has finally been released, with the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 film following the journey of Maximus' son Lucius, but does Russell Crowe return as Maximus?
Ahead of Gladiator II release, a brief recap of Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix starrer Gladiator
It has been 24 years since Ridley Scott gave the world a glimpse of the Roman Empire in Gladiator. The film over the years has attained cult status and is lauded by one and all.
Ridley Scott Almost Made a ‘Gladiator II' Musical 10 Years Ago with Russell Crowe and Nick Cave: It Was Too ‘Bloody Silly'
"I was the one dragging my feet," Scott said of developing the sequel in 2014. "I was like, 'I dunno about this.'" ...
Paul Mescal steps into the Ancient Roman arena in sequel 'Gladiator II'
Irish actor Paul Mescal follows in Oscar winner Russell Crowe's sandals to fight in the Colosseum in "Gladiator II", the ...