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Ridley Scott reveals that Joaquin Phoenix was getting cold feet about playing Commodus in Gladiator
But I’m quite a friend of Joaquin’s. Gladiator was a baptism of fire ... reveal that he had to quickly prepare for his role ...
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Joaquin Phoenix's Gladiator doubts: A tale of perseverance
Phoenix had reservations about his role, but Scott persuaded him to remain on set, saying, "I can act as a big brother or dad. But I’m quite a friend of Joaquin’s. ‘Gladiator’ was a ...
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Joaquin Phoenix Appears Unrecognizable for New Film Role
Joaquin Phoenix, known for his immersive method acting style, looked unrecognizable in the first photo for his newest film ...
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'Right Decision Not Using It': Gladiator II Writer Details Scrapped Scene Featuring Russell Crowe's Return
One of Gladiator II's writers reveals the axed scene for the historical sequel featuring Russell Crowe's deceased character.
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Critics: ‘Gladiator II’ more cash-grab than necessary sequel
picks up years after Russell Crowe’s Roman general Maximus was killed by Joaquin Phoenix’s emperor Commodus in the Oscar-winning predecessor. Paul Mescal stars in “Gladiator II” as ...
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Joaquin Phoenix Nominated For a Razzie Playing the Role That Won Him an Oscar
In 2020, Joaquin Phoenix won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Arthur Fleck in Joker. In 2025, Phoenix was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Actor playing the exact same role in Joker’s ...
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How to Watch ‘Gladiator II' Online: The Paul Mescal Epic Is Now Available to Stream From Home
ORIGINAL BLU-RAY RELEASE The original Gladiator film starred Russell Crowe, Djimon Hounsou, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen, who reprises her role in the sequel. Directed by Ridley Scott (who ...