Ridley Scott revealed Joaquin Phoenix nearly quit "Gladiator," but Russell Crowe intervened.

Director Ridley Scott recently shared that Joaquin Phoenix nearly quit his role as Commodus in the 2000 film "Gladiator," prompting intervention from co-star Russell Crowe, who called Phoenix's actions "terribly unprofessional." Despite this tension, Phoenix ultimately remained, contributing to the film's success, which won five Oscars, including Best Picture. A sequel, "Gladiator II," is set to release on November 22.

November 07, 2024
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