Fans of the Oscar-winning film Gladiator may have reason to rejoice – the film's star, Russell Crowe, may once again don Roman warrior gear for a return to the role that made him a household name.
Dreamworks executive Walter Parkes has revealed that the beefy actor is considering reprising the character of Maximus in an upcoming sequel to the blockbuster. "Russell is exploring some ideas on how to come back," he confirmed. And Maximus' tragic end as the film comes to a close is apparently not an obstacle for the creative minds behind Gladiator 2. "Maximus did die in the first Gladiator, but the Romans had a great belief in the afterlife," hints the Hollywood producer.
Meanwhile, Russell has left behind the coliseum to entertain himself with a new hobby – sailing. The rugged screen star, who recently became engaged to longtime love Danielle Spencer, took his place among the crew of a 79-foot yacht in the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour ocean race in Australia this week.
Danielle wasn't around to see her future husband's sailing skills, but that didn't stop rumours among the participants that he had wed the actress during the couple's New Year's Eve party at their ranch outside Sydney. However, Russell's PR agent denied any nuptials had taken place. "They haven't even made their wedding plans yet," said the rep, adding: "He said they wouldn't be getting married before April and May 2003, and nothing has changed."
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