Russell Crowewanted to keep spectators entertained.
Russell and I had a go at it around 18 years ago, ScotttoldPeoplein a recent interview.
I had Nick Cave writing the script and I kept saying [to Russell], But youre dead.
Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott on the set of ‘Gladiator’DreamWorks/courtesy Everett Collection
And he said, I know Im dead.
And I want to come back from the dead.’
In an interesting tidbit, the scrapped sequel actually featured a grown-up Lucius as well only as an antagonist.
So thats his portal.
He said, So thats no fing good, is it?
It didnt really work, theAliendirector recalled.
But hey, Rome wasnt built in a day.
InGladiator, Maximus is a former Roman general-cum-slave forced to fight for his life in the Colosseum.
I hope we do.
As long as he doesnt start bitching about how he wasnt consulted.
So well see what that is like.
Leading up toGladiator IIs premiere, Scottannouncedhes got the beginning of a very good footprint on a threequel.
Unfortunately for Crowe, it will likely not include him either.
