Casting What-Ifs
Reported Maximus possibilities: Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Ben Mendelsohn, and Hugh Jackman; Christopher Plummer as Marcus Aurelius (Crowe’s unsuccessful preference)
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- Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Ben Mendelsohn, and Hugh Jackman are mentioned as reported possibilities, with the hosts unsure of the sourcing. — Bill Simmons
- Russell Crowe reportedly pushed for his Insider costar Christopher Plummer as Marcus Aurelius. — Bill Simmons
- Ridley Scott chose Richard Harris after reported back-and-forth. — Bill Simmons