Why Isn't Russell Crowe in 'Gladiator II'? Director Recalls Talks to Bring Him Back & What Went Wrong

More than two decades after Russell Crowe won an Oscar for Gladiator, the franchise is continuing with a long-awaited sequel. Fans across the globe likely went into theaters this weekend hoping that the actor would make a cameo in the new movie, which stars the likes of Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal. However, Russell was