Gladiator II Almost Included Russell Crowe's Maximus—Here's Why the Scene Got Cut! - theGeek.games

Gladiator II Almost Included Russell Crowe's Maximus—Here's Why the Scene Got Cut! - theGeek.games

Prior to the release of Gladiator II, rumors swirled around Russell Crowe possibly reprising his iconic role as Maximus. A recent revelation confirms that an early draft of the script indeed featured a brief flashback with Crowe, but this intriguing scene was ultimately scrapped from the final film.   Screenwriter David Craig recently revealed details about a dropped early script scene featuring Russell Crowe’s beloved Gladiator character, Maxim…