Maximus is missing from Gladiator 2, but that does not mean his presence is not felt.

Why Is Russell Crowe Not In Gladiator 2?

The primary reason for Russell Crowe’s absence fromGladiator 2has to do with his character’s fate inGladiator 1.

Russell Crowe Gladiator

And he said, ‘I know I’m dead.

And I want to come back from the dead.'"

This original sequel plan was ultimately abandoned, with the Lucius story taking its place.

Russell Crowe as Maximus in roman armor in Gladiator

Because, of course, Im dead, and I have no say in what gets done.

A couple of things that Ive heard, Im like, ‘No, no, no.

Thats not in the moral journey of that particular character.’

Paul Mescal as Lucius in roman armor in Gladiator 2

But you know, I cant say anything.

Thats not my place.

Im six feet under.

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So well see what that is like."

Where are we?'

I think where theyre picking the story up from a young Lucius stepping into the role of emperor.

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I think thats a very smart idea within the world of the film that we created."

Gladiator 2is now playing in theaters.

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