Gladiator 2 is not only set to hit theaters in two months, but has also already received an age rating. There is great anticipation for the sequel to the Oscar-winning sandal epic. Nevertheless, the question of whether the original star from part 1, Russell Crowe, will be involved keeps coming up. Director Ridley Scott has now found clear words for his absence.
Ridley Scott explains why he didn’t call Russell Crowe for Gladiator 2
Even though the first trailer for Gladiator 2 contains flashbacks to Maximus, it is now clear that
Russell Crowe has no official appearance in the historical sequel Despite initial crazy sequel plans, there will be no magical resurrection from the realm of the dead and this time the story belongs entirely to the adult Lucius (Paul Mescal).
When asked why he chose his original star for Gladiator 2 never contacted Ridley Scott was as direct as ever to Empire Magazine:
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I think, [ich und Russell Crowe] have a good relationship. At least I hope so. As long as he doesn’t start complainingthat he was not consulted. But why would I do that? He’s dead!
In fact, Russell Crowe recently appeared annoyed by the constant questions about his involvement in the Gladiator sequel and even admitted his Jealousy of not being thereis Ridley Scott’s statement perhaps a more or less veiled response to the omission of public complaints?
When will Gladiator 2 be released in cinemas?
Gladiator 2 has a German cinema release on 14 November 2024This means we are one week earlier than the US launch on November 22nd.