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Joaquin Phoenix tried to drop out of original 'Gladiator' before Russell Crowe blasted him for being 'unprofessional'

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Joaquin Phoenix almost bailed on his breakthrough role in the Oscar-winning blockbuster 'Gladiator' until Russell Crowe stepped in to set him straight.
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  • Phoenix was ready to drop out of playing the ruthless Commodus, until co-star Crowe blasted him for being 'unprofessional' and convinced him to stay on board.
  • The tense standoff between the two actors nearly derailed one of the most iconic films of the 2000s, but Crowe's tough-love approach ultimately led to Phoenix's career-defining performance.
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