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Russell Crowe Confessed Why He Turned Down $100 Million to Be "Aragorn" in The Lord of the Rings

Summary by Revista Paparazzi
Russell Crowe, the actor who put the body and soul to Roman General Maximus in Gladiator, was surprised by a revelation: he could also have been “Aragorn” in the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, but he missed the opportunity. Although at the time he was offered the fortune of $100 million, the actor decided to reject the role. The reason? Although he was a fan of Tolkien’s books, Crowe explained in British GQ magazine that he did not regret it …
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Russell Crowe, the actor who put the body and soul to Roman General Maximus in Gladiator, was surprised by a revelation: he could also have been “Aragorn” in the trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, but he missed the opportunity. Although at the time he was offered the fortune of $100 million, the actor decided to reject the role. The reason? Although he was a fan of Tolkien’s books, Crowe explained in British GQ magazine that he did not regret it …

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Revista Paparazzi broke the news in on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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