The sequel’s costume designers talk about crafting a key piece of armor for Paul Mescal — using Russell Crowe's original from 24 years ago

Russell Crowe's OG costume gets pride of place at one point, but the costumes in Ridley Scott's sequel are telling a different story this time around.

It was an open secret and, with the release of 'Gladiator II', it became clear that Russell Crowe was not going to return as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a role he played in the origi

In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about reprising his role of General Maximus in Gladiator 2. The actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator,