Joaquin Phoenix nearly gave up his villainous role of Commodus in the original “Gladiator.” While discussing the cult classic’s upcoming sequel with the New York Times, director Ridley Scott ...

Director Ridley Scott shared a heated behind-the-scenes moment from the film "Gladiator." Scott said Joaquin Phoenix nearly refused to play his villainous role, Commodus, in the 2000 action film.

Joaquin Phoenix was not ready to enter the “Gladiator” arena — and Russell ... “Split” just weeks before filming began. The role ended up going to McAvoy. Most recently, Phoenix ditched ...

Joaquin Phoenix tried quitting “Gladiator” mid-shoot before being ... exactly what he said to convince Phoenix to stay in the role that would land him his first Oscar nomination.

Joaquin Phoenix made his breakout performance in ... Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Although Phoenix does not reprise his role for Gladiator II, which premieres Nov. 22 in theaters, he and Scott ...

Joaquin Phoenix ... We're regularly reminded of Phoenix's work, as his films are plastered on every streaming service, and in 2024, his critically acclaimed movie Gladiator (2000) got a remake ...

Joaquin Phoenix had hesitations about his now iconic role in the 2000 historical epic Gladiator, and almost dropped out, according to Ridley Scott. Speaking to The New York Times in a recent ...

Phoenix had reservations about his role, but Scott persuaded him to remain on set, saying, "I can act as a big brother or dad. But I’m quite a friend of Joaquin’s. ‘Gladiator’ was a ...

Joaquin Phoenix recently made headlines ... performance as the villainous Commodus in 2000's Gladiator, but he apparently had doubts about the role on set. In a new interview with the New York ...

Jennifer Lopez reportedly auditioned for the role of Lucilla ... on Phoenix's performance as Commodus. "Joaquin Phoenix's Commodus in Gladiator; certainly for my characterization of Joffrey ...

Fortunately, Scott convinced Phoenix to stay on in the role of Commodus ... But I’m quite a friend of Joaquin’s. Gladiator was a baptism of fire for both of us in the beginning.” ...