Russell Crowe Talks 'Gladiator' Sequel, Reveals Why He Should Be Paid for New Movie He Won't Star In

he is “not involved” in the upcoming sequel to the 2000 film, with Normal People and Aftersun star Paul Mescal rumoured to take the starring role, though Crowe did say he was “slightly jealous” of the sequel.The new film is currently in production in Malta, and Crowe revealed to Deadline that he accidentally had a recent crossing of paths with the set.“I was in Malta recently, because we did a concert there,” he revealed, “and I looked across to Fort Ricasoli, and the Colosseum’s been built there again, just like it was in 1999.”I tell you, man, it was like a time warp — for a couple of seconds there, I was like, What year is this? Where are we?”“I don’t know what I was expecting, but I wasn’t expecting that that they would rebuild the Colosseum in the exact same place.”Of the intricacies of the film itself, he added: “I don’t know anything about the cast, I don’t know anything about the plot. Well, I wouldn’t, would I? ‘Cause I’m dead!”But I just know that whoever’s involved in that movie, if Ridley has decided to do a second part of that story 24 years later, he will have really strong reasons to do so.

Russell Crowe is a huge movie star – but may not be for much longer. As the actor looks ahead to his 60th birthday next year, he's pondering whether it's time to call it quits on the industry that made him famous, revealing at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival that he hasn't decided if fading into obscurity is the right move for him at this stage in his life. "You are standing in front of the mirror, and go: ‘Who the f--- is that?’" he said of getting older, according to Variety.

Joaquin Phoenix earned a Golden Globe and picked up an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Johnny Cash in 2005′s Walk the Line. Interestingly, he competed with one of his former co-stars to land the role.

The raucous period drama “Firebrand” was the official opening-night film at the 57th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Friday night in the spa resort town outside Prague, but there was a lot more going on in and around the Grand Hall at the Hotel Thermal than just the on-screen battle between Alicia Vikander’s Catherine Parr and Jude Law’s King Henry VIII. It also included the presentation of awards to Vikander and Russell Crowe, the usual complement of opening-night speeches, an extended dance number that appeared to be performed on ice skates (though it wasn’t on ice but on an artificial surface that mimicked ice but could be walked on safely) and, during breaks and after the movie, complete concerts by the British band Morcheeba and by Crowe’s nine-piece band, Indoor Garden Party.

The 57th Karlovy Vary Film Festival opened last night with a spirited musical performance from Russell Crowe, and the energy remained high this evening with actor Ewan McGregor in town to receive the fest’s honorary President’s Award.

Given the stories that Russell Crowe was still celebrating his open-air concert at Karlovy Vary’s Thermal Hotel until the small hours of the morning, there was little surprise that the actor was late for his meeting with a group of international journalists. However, the 59-year-old showed no signs of wear and tear, and even graciously insisted the press conference go on past its strict 30-minute cut-off time.

Russell Crowe has had it with all those questions about “Gladiator 2”.

Will Tizard Contributor From indoor ice skating feats to Russell Crowe rocking the crowd, the 57th edition of the Karlovy Vary Film Festival has launched with all its unconventional charisma intact. Audiences who had to weather a downpour clearly showed no signs of dampened spirits as they cheered the fest’s opening gala dancers on ice skates, then rose to their feet to applaud guests Crowe and Alicia Vikander, both of whom accepted honors for their robust range of film work. Vikander, in accepting the award of fest president Jiri Bartoska, said she was moved to be celebrated in the Czech Republic, where her international career first took off with the 2012 shoot of “A Royal Affair.”

Gladiator 2 have revealed the building of a massive colosseum on a tiny island.Exclusive first-look images from the upcoming sequel have been shared, which show that producers have created a real, life-sized auditorium for the film’s main filming setting.Based in Malta, filming on the film began earlier this month, and Collider have shared first-look images from the set.“I’m standing across the water from the #gladiator2 set in #malta right now,” editor Steven Weintraub tweeted.“Met some people working on the movie. They told me a big and bloody battle was filmed today on the steps leading up to the colosseum.

the Minister of Culture has reportedly reached out to Twitter and Tesla head Elon Musk and Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg to coordinate a fight at the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy.The Post has reached out to the Italian Minister of Culture for confirmation.In response, Musk, 52, entertained the idea by tweeting, “Some chance fight happens in Colosseum.” Both tech moguls have been training with Lex Fridman, an Artificial Intelligence researcher who hosts the Lex Fridman Podcast, a podcast and YouTube series. He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and holds a first-degree black belt.After Musk tweeted earlier this month that he would be “up for a cage fight” with Zuckerberg, the Meta CEO shot back by posting a screenshot of Musk’s tweet with the caption “send me location.”Zuckerberg’s team reportedly passed on the message to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White, whose people contacted the Italian Minister.Italian government officials reportedly offered up the 2,000-year-old venue as a battleground for the historic cage fight.

Mia Wasikowska To Head Sarajevo JuryActress and director Mia Wasikowska (Bergman Island) will head the Competition jury at this year’s Sarajevo Film Festival. Wasikowska will be joined by actor Zlatko Burić, actress Danica Ćurčić, director and actor Juraj Lerotić, and Josh Siegel, curator of MoMA’s Department of Film. “I’m thrilled to serve as Jury president for the 29th Sarajevo Film Festival alongside such wonderful members of the international arts community,” Wasikowska said. “It seems a particularly poignant time to reflect on the origins of the festival, and to celebrate the importance of coming together to promote a diverse range of cultures, perspectives, and experiences through art.”

The Malta Film Commission has outlined its plans to take the Mediterranean island’s burgeoning locations business to the next level as it enjoys its busiest year ever, on the fringes of its new Mediterrane Film Festival.

Tiffany Watson has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with footballer husband Cameron McGeehan.The Made In Chelsea star, 29 announced the news on Thursday as she shared an adorable photo of their newborn with his sweet name. In the Instagram post, the new mum gushed: "Jude Maximus McGeehan born 21/06/23. We love you so much" along with a heart emoji.This is the couple's first child together after they tied the knot in May last year during a romantic ceremony.The new parents no doubt put a lot of thought into their little one's name which is of Latin origin.

Priscilla Presley is a lot more excited about her upcoming biopic movie than the estate of her ex-husband, Elvis. Euphoria star Jacob Elordi and Mare of Easttown’s Cailee Spaeny play the King and his wife in Sofia Coppola’s forthcoming A24 movie, Priscilla.

Paul Mescal has revealed his monumental body transformation as he prepares for his upcoming Gladiator role.

Ariana DeBose is starring in “Kraven the Hunter,” the origin story of one of Spider-Man’s greatest villains. The film has released its first trailer, giving a glimpse of the first R-rated Sony-Marvel superhero film.Ariana DeBose’s BAFTA performance is defended by the show’s producerAriana DeBose reveals how she really feels after her BAFTA performance: ‘Not gonna lie’Latin stars at the Met Gala: From Jenna Ortega to Salma Hayek and Jennifer LopezA post shared by Kraven The Hunter (@kraventhemovie)“Kraven the Hunter” stars Aaron Taylor Johnson as Sergei Kravinoff.

The first trailer for Sony Pictures and Marvel’s “Kraven the Hunter” has arrived.

Kraven The Hunter starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson – check it out above.Directed by J.C. Chandor (A Most Violent Year), the film serves as an origin story for the Marvel villain and is the fourth installment in Sony’s Spider-Man universe, following Venom, Venom: Let There Be Carnage and last year’s box office flop Morbius.While the character is typically portrayed in the comics as simply being a renowned game hunter, the film adaptation appears to add lion blood dripping into his wounds as part of his origin story.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is hunting big game in the first trailer for Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter.”The new film teases a villain origin story for Marvel character. In comic book storylines, Kraven is a killer predator that sets his sights on Spider-Man. He is also oftentimes portrayed as a member of the supervillain team the Sinister Six.The latest in Sony Pictures’ universe of Marvel characters — which includes the Spidey spinoffs “Venom” and “Morbius,” as well as the upcoming “Madame Web” — “Kraven the Hunter” is set to be released theatrically Oct. 6. Taylor-Johnson stars alongside Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, Alessandro Nivola, Russell Crowe and Fred Hechinger. 

Kraven the Hunter,” which got a new red band trailer on Monday. The trailer shows “Avengers: Age of Ultron” star Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Sergei Kravenoff, a man raised by a vicious, amoral hunter played by Russell Crowe who detests weakness above all else. During a hunt in the African savannah, Sergei is ordered by his father to kill a lion, which mauls him when he hesitates.