Gladiator, Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix Tried to Drop Out of Original “Gladiator”, Recalls Director Ridley Scott: 'I Can't Do It'
Gladiator' was a "baptism of fire for both of us in the beginning," Ridley Scott said of how he and Joaquin Phoenix approached making the 2000 filmAccording to director Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix nearly dropped out of 2000's Gladiator.
Ridley Scott Says Joaquin Phoenix Got Cold Feet on ‘Gladiator' and Said ‘I Can't Do It'; Then Russell Crowe Called It ‘Terribly Unprofessional'
"Gladiator" director Ridley Scott recently told The New York Times (via Entertainment Weekly) that Russell Crowe told Joaquin Phoenix he was being "terribly unprofessional" on set when Phoenix was getting cold feet and had to be convinced to stay on the movie.
Ridley Scott Recalls Joaquin Phoenix Nearly Quit ‘Gladiator’
Nearly 25 years later, 'Gladiator' director Ridley Scott revealed that Joaquin Phoenix almost backed out of his Oscar-nominated role.
Director Ridley Scott recalls how he convinced Joaquin Phoenix to stay in 'Gladiator'
Director Ridley Scott recalled how actor Joaquin Phoenix had to be convinced to stay in the film 'Gladiator', reported.
Ridley Scott says Russell Crowe called Joaquin Phoenix 'terribly unprofessional' while making Gladiator
In a new interview, Ridley Scott remembers Russell Crowe calling Joaquin Phoenix 'terribly unprofessional' on the set of the first 'Gladiator.'
Why Russell Crowe branded Joaquin Phoenix ‘terribly unprofessional’ on set of Gladiator
Ridley Scott has revealed that Russell Crowe was left unimpressed by Gladiator co-star Joaquin Phoenix. The filmmaker, who has returned to direct a sequel 24 years after the original was released, shared the revelation ahead of question marks surrounding Phoenix’s professional conduct.
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Godfather-style Gladiator 3 already in the works, hints Sir Ridley Scott
British filmmaker Sir Ridley Scott said there is “already an idea” for a third instalment to the Gladiator film ...
Ridley Scott Teases ‘Gladiator III’ Will Be Inspired by ‘The Godfather Part II’
“I’ve lit the fuse,” Scott said. “The ending of ‘Gladiator II’ is reminiscent of ‘The Godfather,’ with Michael Corleone ...
Gladiator: Ridley Scott says Joaquin Phoenix threatened to quit original film
Gladiator director Ridley Scott says he had to persuade Joaquin Phoenix to stay on the first movie, after the Joker ...
Joaquin Phoenix Tried Quitting ‘Gladiator’ Before Ridley Scott Stopped Him
Joaquin Phoenix tried quitting “Gladiator” mid-shoot before being persuaded to stay by Ridley Scott, the director said ...
With ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Returns to the Arena
The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a ...
Ridley Scott had to keep Joaquin Phoenix from dropping out of Gladiator
and the trick is learning how to convince him to do it—and Ridley Scott knows the trick. Scott addressed the topic in a ...
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Here’s How Ridley Scott Convinced Joaquin Phoenix To Star In Oscar-Winning Film Gladiator
The film won five Academy Awards including Best Picture. Paul Mescal is starring in 'Gladiator II' alongside Denzel ...
Gladiator II teases major shift with Lucius as new hero, hinting at Epic Two-Part story
While Russell Crowe’s character, Maximus, heroically sacrificed himself at the end of the 2000 film, Scott's sequel is set to ...