Barry Keoghan left Gladiator 2 due to scheduling conflicts for Andrea Arnold's film 'Bird'.

Barry Keoghan left Gladiator 2 due to scheduling conflicts and his commitment to Andrea Arnold's film 'Bird'. Keoghan was initially set to play the villain in Ridley Scott's historical epic sequel, but his departure allowed for Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger to be cast instead. 'Bird' made a strong debut at Cannes Film Festival, earning 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but has since fallen to 73%.

May 24, 2024
3 Articles