“It was mind-boggling”: the Oscar-nominated role ripped out of Jude Law’s hands
An opportunity denied.
Gladiator
“What a load of bollocks”: the Oscar-winning movie Daniel Craig refused to audition for
Obviously, he regretted it.
The role that became a “personal quest” for Russell Crowe: “I liked who he was”
Wanted the lead in the sporting bio for years
“It was literally undeniable”: the role Joseph Quinn knew he couldn’t refuse
One of the biggest sequels in movie history
Ridley Scott’s favourite Ridley Scott movie: “It cost £65 to make”
Goes right back to the beginning…
The Joaquin Phoenix performance Johnny Cash was obsessed with: “He relished every word”
Knew every line off by heart
The song that changed Russell Crowe’s life: “Exploded in my imagination”
An Irish band’s classic tune
Mel Gibson names his all-time favourite movie shot: “You can’t explain it, but it works”
He might be a bad guy, but he has good taste in movie shots.
The Oscar-winning role Mel Gibson rejected because he was too old: “We were all sort of hoping”
The course of cinema history could have looked very different.