Gladiator II is finally here, but Russell Crowe had a wild plan to return as Maximus in the long-awaited sequel.
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Crowe pitched bringing back his character Maximus from the grave through a supernatural resurrection, but director Ridley Scott nixed the idea as too far-fetched.
Despite not appearing in the film, Crowe is rumored to be in talks for a cameo role in a potential third installment, hoping to give Maximus the send-off he deserves.