The all-star cast also includesDenzel Washington,Pedro Pascal,Joseph Quinn, Peter Mensah, and May Calamawy.
(We promisewell be merciful.)
The New Zealand-born actor further rose to prominence with a leading part inL.A.
Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator,’ 2000.Credit:DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett
Confidential(1997) and earned his first Oscar nomination forThe Insider(1999).
However, it wasGladiatorthat clinched his Best Actor win the next year.
Prior toGladiator, Nielsen had made her film debut in the 1984 French filmPar ou t’es rentre ?
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On t’a pas vu sortir.
Nielsen once again wore Lucilla’s sandals in the 2024Gladiatorsequel.
From 2004 to 2012, Nielsen datedMetallicadrummerLars Ulrich, with whom she shares a son named Bryce.
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She has another son, record producer Sebastian Sartor, from her previous relationship with actor Fabio Sartor.
“I think Ridley wanted a sexier emperor.”
He took a hiatus from acting after the death of his brother River in 1993.
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He then hit a career stride asJohnny Cashin the 2005 biopicWalk the Line, earning much awards buzz.
Phoenix and his formerHercostar, actressRooney Mara, got engaged in 2019.
He is survived by his three sons: actorJared Harris, actor Jamie Harris, and director Damian Harris.
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We didn’t know how we were gonna finish the film," hetoldGQin January 2022.
“So how we shot that last scene was just a surprise to everybody and no one was around.
He also earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Cinque in the dramaAmistad(1997).
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AfterGladiator, Hounsou returned to television with stints onER,Soul Food,andAlias.
The actor received two Academy Award nominations forIn America(2002) andBlood Diamond(2006).
(2019) andShazam!
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Hounsou did not return for the 2024Gladiatorsequel.
From 2007 to 2013, Hounsou dated model, TV personality, and Baby Phat creative directorKimora Lee Simmons.
They share a son, Kenzo.
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But it was amazing to work with Joaquin,” hetoldThe Hollywood Reporterin November 2020.
These people all had really informative roles in my childhood."
Reed’s final role was the feisty yet frugal Proximo inGladiator.
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He died in 1999 at age 61 while on break from production.
His final sceneswere completed using a double and CGI.
He is survived by his wife (Josephine Burge) and children, Mark and Sarah.
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“It was incredible.
“And I remember I didn’t have any training.
Predator(2004),Smokin Aces(2006), andGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
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2(2017).
Flanagan has also had plenty of guest stints on high-profile television shows likePeaky Blinders,Revenge,24, andGotham.
He reprised his role in the 2024 sequel.
“I was [on set] for about three months and it was joyous.
It was great,” Jacobitold Colliderin September 2020.
“I just enjoy my work, really.
Fortunately, Ive been very lucky in my career.”
In 2006, Jacobi married his partner of 27 years, theater director Richard Clifford.
“I still cant believe [it] sometimes when I watch [Gladiator].
This is also that kind of film,” MoellertoldMuscle & Fitness.
However,Gladiatorwasn’t the first time Moeller showcased his towering height and impressive physique in an action film.
He also played the lead on the late-’90s seriesConan the Adventurer.
