Russell Crowe Admits Jealousy Over New Gladiator Film Starring Paul Mescal
Russell Crowe, who starred as General Maximus in the original Gladiator film, has admitted feeling uneasy about the sequel. Let's delve into Crowe's remarks on his jealousy towards Paul Mescal's new Gladiator movie.
World-renowned actor Russell Crowe portrayed Roman General Maximus in the 2000 film "Gladiator," which turned the cinematic world upside down.
Now, in 2024, we are discussing the sequel to Gladiator.
The film, featuring a cast that includes Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, and Pedro Pascal, is set to be released this November. The movie will be directed by Ridley Scott, the same director as the original.
However, this sequel does not include 60-year-old Russell Crowe, as his character was killed in the first film.
'Gladiator 2,' starring Paul Mescal, will focus on the adult life of Lucius, the young nephew of Emperor Commodus.
According to the Independent, Crowe is quite displeased with this situation.
In an interview with Kyle Meredith, the Oscar-winning actor said, 'I am uncomfortable with another Gladiator film being made because some aspects of the script I've heard about do not align with my character's moral journey. But since I play a dead character in the film and am not involved, it's not my place to say anything. Moreover, I'm a bit jealous.'
Paul Mescal, in an interview with Esquire last year, said, "I am excited, and it's hard to step away from the film's legacy."
It will be interesting to see how Mescal's Gladiator film differs from the original. We'll find out together in November.
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