While Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR memorably ended with the death of Russell Crowe's iconic Maximus, that didn't stop Hollywood from trying to figure out a way to make a sequel, with Russell Crowe returning as its star. In fact, the great Nick Cave, following his success with THE PROPOSITION, was hired to pen a sequel, which he did involving Roman Gods, persecuted Christians and a return from the dead for old Maximus. While the film never did get made, it has a reputation for being one of the most intriguing sequels never made, and the project may not be dead yet. Get a whole rundown of this abandoned project here!
Last Updated on August 2, 2021
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