Russell Crowe slammed Gladiator 2 for THIS reason

Russell Crowe recently explained why he didn’t like Ridley Scott directed Gladiator II in a candid interview.

“I think the recent sequel that, you know, we don’t have to name out loud is a really unfortunate example of even the people in that engine room not actually understanding what made the first one special,” said the 61-year-old actor during his conversation with Australia’s Triple J.

Russell, who headlined the original Gladiator movie, shared the real reason for not liking the sequel.

“It wasn’t the pomp. It wasn’t the circumstance. It wasn’t the action. It was the moral core,” he declared.

Robin Hood actor, who won the Oscar for his role as Maximus in first Gladiator movie, further said that he’s “committed to preserving his character’s moral core” while making of the original movie.

“The thing is, there was a daily fight on that set. It was a daily fight to keep that moral core of the character,” mentioned Russell.

Unhinged actor pointed out that the “number of times they suggested sex scenes and stuff like that for Maximus, it’s like you’re taking away his power”.

“So, you’re saying at the same time he had this relationship with his wife, he was (expletive) this other girl? What are you talking about? It’s crazy,” added Russell.