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Joaquin Phoenix tried to quit 'Gladiator'; Russell Crowe called it 'terribly unprofessional': director
Actor Joaquin Phoenix, known for his villainous role Commodus in "Gladiator," almost dropped out of the film, director Ridley Scott shared.
Joaquin Phoenix Tried to Drop Out of Original “Gladiator”, Recalls Director Ridley Scott: 'I Can't Do It'
Gladiator' was a "baptism of fire for both of us in the beginning," Ridley Scott said of how he and Joaquin Phoenix approached making the 2000 filmAccording to director Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix nearly dropped out of 2000's Gladiator.
Russell Crowe thought Joaquin Phoenix was ‘terribly unprofessional’ on ‘Gladiator’ set: director
Joaquin Phoenix was not ready to enter the “Gladiator” arena — and Russell Crowe didn’t like it. 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.
Russell Crowe Called Joaquin Phoenix 'Unprofessional' on ‘Gladiator' Set
Moviegoers may not have been able to tell based on the final product, but Joaquin Phoenix wasn't always comfortable on the set of Gladiator, and according to director Ridley Scott - Russell Crowe wasn't very happy about it.
Gladiator director Ridley Scott remembers Russell Crowe's rant at Joaquin Phoenix: "This is terribly unprofessional"
The character of Commodus in Ridley Scott's 2000 film Gladiator is regarded as Joaquin Phoenix's breakthrough role. Almost 25 years after its release, director Scott has disclosed that Phoenix almost pulled out of their film,
'Gladiator' Director Ridley Scott Details On-Set Tension Between Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix
Director Ridley Scott returned to ancient Rome for the upcoming Gladiator II, arriving more than two decades after the original starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. When looking back on the first installment,

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‘SNL’ Weekend Update Tackles Election & ‘Gladiator II’ And ‘Wicked’ Releasing The Same Day: “Get Ready For Glad-Dicked”
This week's 'Weekend Update' tackled the results of the 2024 election and 'Gladiator II' and 'Wicked' releasing the same day.
Gladiator 2’s Ridley Scott addresses Barry Keoghan’s sudden exit: ‘He’s a challenge, but it’s worth it’
Ridley Scott has weighed in on Barry Keoghan ’s exit from the forthcoming sword-and-sandals sequel Gladiator II. Banshees of ...
‘Gladiator 2’ Production Designer Arthur Max Made Everything Bigger and Better: It Was ‘Gladiator’ on ‘Steroids’
Ridley Scott had one directive for production designer Arthur Max on “Gladiator II”: “I want to go big. I want to imply the ...
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Gladiator II Star Reveals Why Taking Anticipated Sequel's Lead Role Wasn't as Nerve-Wracking as Fans Might Think
Gladiator II lead Paul Mescal shares how much the original Gladiator influenced him and whether he felt pressure to live up ...
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Gladiator 2 Not Being Historically Accurate Is For The Best
Gladiator 2 has already drawn some controversy for its historical inaccuracies, but the film holding reality at arms length ...
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Gladiator Wrestling kicks off season
Gladiator Wrestling kicks off practice this week as they begin their 3rd season. “It’s great to see the kids back on the mat and ready to pick up from where we left off last season.” State Coach ...
Gladiator II star’s Aussie fail caught on camera
The 28-year-old is already a well-known actor thanks to his breakout role in Normal People and last year’s All Of Us Strangers, but the Irish star is about to be catapulted to a new level of fame ...
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Jeep Is Cutting Down Gladiator Production
Stellantis is cutting 1,139 jobs at its Toledo Assembly Complex in a move to scale back production of the Jeep ...