Russell Crowe rages over Gladiator 2 whereas admitting ‘jealousy’

Film followers had been shocked final 12 months when it was confirmed that Gladiator could be receiving a sequel film: Gladiator 2.

Of course, this has kickstarted quite a few questions in the direction of the unique movie’s forged, together with Russell Crowe.

The Australian actor performed protagonist Maximus Decimus Meridius within the first film and gained the Best Actor Oscar that very same 12 months for his efficiency.

But now, he has defined the scrutiny on him since Gladiator 2’s announcement has left him livid.

Crowe stated: “They should be f*****g paying me for the amount of questions I am asked about a film I am not even in.”

Crowe was talking at a press convention on the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, the place he complained about being hounded concerning the film. He went on to level out that his character was ceremoniously killed off on the finish of the image. (by way of Variety)

“It has nothing to do with me,” he defined. “In that world, I am dead. Six feet under.”

Despite how pissed off he has turn out to be about being questioned on the movie, the 59-year-old did confess he had felt quite a lot of envy for the upcoming movie.

Crowe stated: “I do admit to a certain tinge of jealousy, because it reminds me of when I was younger and what it meant for me, in my life.”

Going on to talk broadly concerning the movie, he stated: “I don’t know anything about the cast, I don’t know anything about the plot – I am dead!

“But I do know that if Ridley has determined to do a second a part of the story, over 20 years later, he should have had very sturdy causes. I can’t consider this film being something apart from spectacular.”

Gladiator 2 is because of hit cinemas in 2024, and has an extremely star-studded forged.

Not solely is Paul Mescal the movie’s protagonist, he’ll be joined by Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal and even Matt Lucas.

Watch Gladiator on Prime Video now.

Gladiator 2 will hit cinemas on November 22, 2024.