Russell Crowe Returns to Malta, Site of ‘Gladiator’ Filming, and Recalls Intensity of Ridley Scott Epic: “It Wasn’t an Easy Production” Chris Gardner Wed, July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM UTC ...

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Russell Crowe Remembers Shooting ‘Gladiator’ at Mediterrane Film Festival’s Festive Awards Ceremony: ‘In Malta I Became a Man’ Pat Saperstein June 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM ...

In August 2023, the Times of Malta reported that the country had budgeted €46.7 million — about $50 million at the time — in rebates for "Gladiator II." Scott and Paul Mescal at the ...

The original “Gladiator” was filmed in Malta as well. The country’s tourism minister said that the set will remain in place when filming is complete and become a tourist attraction .

Ridley Scott had one directive for production designer Arthur Max on “Gladiator II”: “I want to go big. I want to imply the grandeur of the Roman Empire,” he told the veteran artisan. Max ...

Where to Stay in Malta, the Beloved Filming Location for Movies Like ‘Gladiator 2’ and ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ The best Hollywood-loved hotels in the Mediterranean island nation where ...

Russell Crowe let fans know that he's "available to eat" the chocolate statue of his 'Gladiator' character when the competition at the Hamrun Chocolate Festival in Malta ends.

A "Gladiator" sequel is in the works without Russell Crowe, and the actor admitted he’s "slightly jealous." In an interview with Collider promoting his new movie, "The Pope’s Exorcist," Crowe ...

Crowe then recounted coming to the country 26 years ago to star in the epic Gladiator. "You could say, in a funny way, I became a man in Malta," he said.

Crowe made a triumphant (and surprise) return to Malta to accept a film legend award to mark the 25th anniversary of Gladiator.The film, like its recent sequel, was shot on the islands not far ...