Why Russell Crowe Isn't in “Gladiator II”, and Everything He's Said About Missing Out on the Sequel
Russell Crowe previously said he was "slightly jealous" and "uncomfortable" about the sequel Much has been said about Russell Crowe's absence from the new Gladiator sequel. The actor, now 60, won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the first film as Maximus,