Why Russell Crowe Almost Rejected 'Gladiator'

_Gladiator_ (Maximus), _Les Misérables_ (Javert) and _Thor: Love and Thunder_ (Zeus) star Russell Crowe joins British GQ in ‘Actually Me,’ as he goes online to answer the internet’s questions. The Kiwi actor responds to questions from X & Quora, as well as replying to YouTube & Instagram comments.

Does Russell Crowe regret turning down a role in Peter Jackson’s _Lord of the Rings_ ? Just why did the FBI follow Russell Crowe for two years? And was Russell Crowe reluctant to take the role of Maximus in the epic historical film, _Gladiator_ ? Watch the full episode as Russell Crowe goes undercover and answers all of these questions and more.

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[keeponrockinon]

“I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE….and a lovely scone from Augustus’ Eats!’

[angelaandersons]

Gladiator was on telly on sky showcase last night, and on Saturday! Adore the afterlife scene, Mr Crowe! ❤

[bozo]

*🎶He fights with his directors he fights with his fans🎶*

[aliciacabaleiro]

Gladiador, una de las mejores peliculas que he visto y la actuacion de Russell impecable.Gran actor❤

[chandruk]

I was age 10 and I saw with my dad gladiator wow wow wow wow 0:26

Bible Says Samson warrior
Strength in hair

History says
Alexander the Great was known for his strategic planning, diplomatic skills,

THE GLADIATOR SAYS

STRENGTH & HONOUR

FAITH & BRAVE

Love from INDIA TAMILNADE State

Love you Russell

[yvonneshort]

Greatly said yes Russell ....all good . Great 😊❤

[turnupthesun]

I would have loved to see Maximus endorse olive oila la Rocky and Beast Aftershave in Rocky II. 😂

[jsmall]

Hollywood runs on emotion, not facts. That's why I detest biopics. They are always full of lies.

[Bvcggdert]

Says the man about the movie that made his entire career

[evalramman]

Gladiator never made sense, even in its finished form - if you know anything about Roman history, that is.

[AlexRodriguez-ky]

How is it possible that there so much talk of gladiator and russell not making any money of the adds..apps..ect
Is like Johnny Depp is jack sparrow....russell crowe is maximus
Is not fair to the man who made the film glorious
Don't get me wrong all the new cast well deserved but russell crowe needs recognition
To my actor russell crowe.. maximus..maximus..

[nathanrussell-raby]

The original script was pitched as a satire of the contemporary entertainment industry told through the lens of Ancient Rome.

The only people who like satire about Hollywood, are Hollywood.

Thank God Ridley and Russell sacked the original writer and made the Studio and Producers see sense!

[dubtee]

Dude should thank his lucky stars he didnt listen to his initial "actor" instinct- This movie made him far as career concerned $$$

[jujitsuman]

Cause he almost gave to Hugh Jackman 😂

[martinoberto]

Was Russell Gladiator after he went down under?

[aravalle]

Russell Crowe is not dead.. Maximus went to the afterlife. ❤it shouldn't be name gladiator 2 if they not using Russell
Maximus never dies..he wasn't buried..his spirit went to the afterlife
Get paid for them using your name. Your interview. You give those people too much credit
Do a cameo going home to Spaniard or get paid for endorsements

[kalaakaalam]

Please give me a real question as straight as possible. Probably this is the only day. Please take out the fake ones, if anybody can.

[spencivetaste]

Ridley may be a great director but clearly terrible at recognizing what is good material and what is not. New gladiator is trash