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Are You Not Entertained By These 20 Secrets About Gladiator ?


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Monday, May 5th 2025 at 10:04 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • Before Paul Mescal donned his armor in Gladiator II, Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix faced off 25 years ago in Gladiator; but did you know Phoenix so nervous to film he almost quit the iconic movie?

The article "Not Entertained: 20 Secrets About Gladiator That'll Make You Say 'Are You Not Entertained?'" from Yahoo Entertainment delves into behind-the-scenes facts and secrets about the iconic 2000 film "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott. It reveals that Russell Crowe, who played the lead role of Maximus, was not the first choice for the part, with Mel Gibson initially considered. The article also discusses the film's intense training regimen for actors, the use of real tigers in scenes, and the tragic accident that led to the death of Oliver Reed during filming. Other secrets include the improvisation of the famous line "Are you not entertained?" and the extensive use of CGI to recreate ancient Rome. The piece also touches on the film's historical inaccuracies, its impact on the revival of the historical epic genre, and how it won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Read the Full E! News Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/not-entertained-20-secrets-gladiator-120000811.html ]