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  • ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Now in Development, Led by Ridley Scott

    ‘Gladiator’ Sequel Now in Development, Led by Ridley Scott

    Russell Crowe in Gladiator
    DreamWorks Pictures

    Ridley Scott is ready for more “Gladiator.”

    The director of the multi-Academy Award-winning film has started developing a sequel, Deadline reports. He is looking to helm “Gladiator 2,” with Peter Craig (“12 Strong”) writing the script.

    The original film saw protagonist Maximus (Russell Crowe) meet a tragic end, as Deadline points out, so there will be a new lead character. The sequel will follow Lucius (played by Spencer Treat Clark in the original), who was the young boy Maximus saved during his quest for vengeance. Lucius was the son of the late co-emperor Lucius Verus and Lucilla (Connie Nielsen).

    Scott has been talking about a “Gladiator” sequel for years now, and in fact, he previously said it might be possible to involve Crowe. “I know how to bring him back. … There is a way,” he told EW in March 2017.  So far, though, it doesn’t look like Crowe will return.

    Paramount is reportedly the studio behind the project, with Universal potentially co-financing. The original film’s distributor, DreamWorks, is not involved. Meanwhile, Scott is producing through his production company, Scott Free, alongside Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon and Parkes + MacDonald’s Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald.

    The film does not yet have a release date.

    [via: Deadline]

  • Russell Crowe Selling ‘Gladiator’ Chariot, More Movie Props in Divorce Auction

    Russell Crowe In 'Gladiator'Want to own a piece of Russell Crowe‘s movie history?

    The actor is auctioning off items including a chariot from “Gladiator,” a tunic worn in “Robin Hood,” and — oh look — a leather jockstrap he wore in the period boxing film “Cinderella Man.”

    Among the more than 200 items you can bid on: an aluminum prop sword and spare blade used by Crowe in “Gladiator”s famous tiger fight scene. Also on the auction block: the black leather wrist cuffs he wore as he shouted “Are you not entertained?”

    It’s all part of “Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” auction being held April 7 by Sotheby’s Australia in Sydney. That’s a significant date for the actor: It’s both his birthday and his wedding anniversary. He married actress Danielle Spencer in 2003 and the two separated in 2012.

    The aluminium prop sword and spare blade used by Crowe in the filming of Gladiator’s tiger fight scene are also up for grabs, as are a wooden training sword and black leather wrist cuffs. Another unusual lot comes in the form of a crotch protector from Crowe’s 2005 film Cinderella Man, as well as a pair of boxing boots he also wore during the film.

    Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/culture/film/russell-crowe-auction-gladiator-chariot-sothebys-australia-divorce-auctionCrowe married actress Danielle Spencer in xxx. He says they’ve been separated for the last five and a half years.

    As Crowe told “Good Morning Britain,” these possessions “started to feel heavy… I was looking for a way to bounce that into something more positive so this is what I came up with.”

    He shares he came up with the idea after “a couple of vodkas in the middle of the desert.”

    Among the other things you can buy from Crowe’s movies:

    You can see the whole list here.

    [Via INews, Sotheby’s Australia]

  • You Can’t NOT Be Entertained by the ‘Gladiator’ Honest Trailer

    Screen Junkies better hope Russell Crowe doesn’t have a phone handy after this withering (but hilarious) Honest Trailer for “Gladiator.”

    To be fair, the entire early ’00s are dragged, but even Crowe’s real-life band has an unflattering cameo in this takedown.

    “Watch Max take on every challenge in his life with calm, stoic acceptance; calm, stoic dirt-rubbing; or calm stoic wheat-petting, in this one-note performance that won him Best Actor. … But damn if that one-note doesn’t get me pumped!”

    But “off-putting weirdo” Joaquin Phoenix gets the best critique:

    “Witness one of the most disturbing performances ever, as the evil emperor shows off his many daddy issues, sister issues, and … nephew issues? Ew. He’s basically Jaime Lannister if he couldn’t fight, or command an army, or bang his sister, or really do anything else right.”

    They still love the movie, though, and allow that the confusing mix of real and fake history is still 100 times more real than “300.”

    Watch the trailer:Not gonna lie: “Why is a goat there?!” earned itself an LOL.

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