Russell Crowe Rejected Early Gladiator Sequel: 'Pretty Dumb'
Russell Crowe says he turned down an early Gladiator sequel idea, calling the proposed story pretty dumb.
Russell Crowe has revealed that he rejected an early idea for a Gladiator sequel, describing the proposed story as pretty dumb.
The actor, who starred in the 2000 historical epic action-adventure film Gladiator, shared the detail in a new interview. He did not elaborate on what the sequel idea involved, only that it was not something he wanted to pursue.
Crowe's comments add context to the long road toward a follow-up to the Oscar-winning film, which became a defining entry in his career.
The revelation was reported by comingsoon.net.
Quick answers
Did Russell Crowe reject a Gladiator sequel?
Yes. Crowe revealed he rejected an early sequel idea for Gladiator.
What did Russell Crowe say about the Gladiator sequel idea?
He described the proposed sequel story as pretty dumb.
What film did Russell Crowe star in?
He starred in the 2000 historical epic action-adventure film Gladiator.