Russell Crowe's quest to resurrect his iconic 'Gladiator' character hits a dead end, but the franchise lives on with a new lead.
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Crowe and director Ridley Scott explored various ideas to bring Maximus back from the dead, including a 'portal' and an immortal ghost plotline, but ultimately couldn't make it work.
While Crowe is 'slightly uncomfortable' with the new 'Gladiator II' film and disagrees with some plot points, Scott has already confirmed plans for a 'Gladiator III', hoping to continue the legacy of the beloved classic.
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Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott, Nick Cave, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, DreamWorks, Universal Pictures, Gladiator II, Christ-Killer