Overview
- Crowe said the new film favored spectacle over the ethical backbone that made his character compelling in the 2000 original.
- He recalled daily fights during the first movie’s production to prevent proposed sex scenes he believed would erode Maximus’s integrity.
- His comments were aired in a Triple J interview and circulated in a clip posted to the station’s Instagram account.
- Crowe has previously said he was not consulted on the sequel and had no say because his character dies in the original film.
- The 2024 sequel grossed about $462 million worldwide and drew more tempered reviews and awards attention, as Ridley Scott has discussed ideas for a potential third installment.