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Macrinus' life inspired Russell Crowe's character Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 feature film Gladiator. [8] Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the fictitious Maximus Decimus Meridius are placed within the same time period. Further, both Marcus and the fictitious Maximus are liked and well known by Marcus Aurelius.
Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius: A Hispano-Roman general forced into slavery who seeks revenge against Emperor Commodus for the murder of his family and the previous emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus (based on the historical figure Commodus): The amoral and power-hungry son of Marcus Aurelius. He murders his father ...
Russell Crowe has addressed rumours he will be in Gladiator 2 after being spotted near the film’s set.. The Kiwi actor played Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott’s 2000 Best Picture ...
12. Documentary. 1. Russell Crowe is an actor. He gained international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 epic historical film Gladiator, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Crowe's other performances include tobacco firm whistle-blower Jeffrey Wigand in the drama film The Insider (1999 ...
Crowe speaks Italian in the film, which calls to mind one of his most famous screen characters: Roman warrior Maximus Decimus Meridius, his Oscar-winning role in Ridley Scott’s 2000 sandal-and ...
Russell Crowe has admitted that he’s “slightly uncomfortable” with the fact that Ridley Scott is making a sequel to “Gladiator.” Crowe played the lead character, Maximus Decimus Meridius ...
Maximus was born in Gallaecia, Hispania, on the estates of Count Theodosius (the Elder) of the Theodosian dynasty, to whom he claimed to be related. [3] [4] [5] Most of his early life is unknown as the earliest mention of him in the historical record was of him being a junior officer possibly in Britain in 368 during the Great Conspiracy as he assisted Theodosius in defeating barbarians and ...
Erin Doyle. July 31, 2024 at 8:20 PM. Paul Mescal Paramount Pictures. Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott knows the importance of going big or going home — and he opted to go bigger than ever when ...