'Gladiator II' DP John Mathieson Decries Ridley Scott's 'Lazy' Process

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Veteran cinematographer John Mathieson slams Ridley Scott's 'lazy' filmmaking process, raising eyebrows in Hollywood's inner circle.

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Mathieson, who shot 'Gladiator', calls Scott's approach 'not very good for cinematography', hinting at creative tensions on set.
The comments come as Scott gears up for the long-awaited 'Gladiator II', raising questions about the director's working methods and their impact on the highly anticipated sequel.

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