Paul Mescal in Dublin for Gladiator II premiere
The film stars Kildare actor Paul Mescal, playing the character Lucius alongside co-star and two-time Oscar winner Denzel ...
Ridley Scott had to keep Joaquin Phoenix from dropping out of Gladiator
This led to a discussion about Phoenix’s attempt to quit the first Gladiator in 2000: “He was in his prince’s outfit saying, ‘I can’t do it.’ I said, ‘What?’ And Russell [Crowe] said, ‘This is ...
Joaquin Phoenix Tried to Drop Out of Original Gladiator, Recalls Director Ridley Scott: 'I Can't Do It'
"And Russell [Crowe] said, 'This is terribly unprofessional.' " When asked how he went about persuading the actor to remain ...
Ridley Scott says Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'terribly unprofessional' while making “Gladiator”
Joaquin Phoenix recently made headlines for dropping out of a planned gay romance film with director Todd Haynes at the last ...