Gladiator(2000) star Russell Crowe is attempting to give back to support a fellow actor. After the immensesuccess ofGladiator 2at the box office, the Oscar-winning epic franchise has finally returned to the public eye.Crowe did not appear in the sequelsince his character, Maximus, died in the original. However, his presence remains as characters continually acknowledge his influence on the narrative. Crowe has instead worked on a variety of other projects since the 2000 hit, including3:10 to Yuma(2007),Les Misérables(2012),Man of Steel(2013), and the upcomingKraven the Hunter(2024).
Crowe recently turned his attention to an important cause by supporting his fellowGladiatorcast member. StuntmanChara Allan suffered a severe leg injuryafter attempting to renovate his garage door, leading to fears that his leg could be amputated. His coworker organized aGoFundMecampaign, which set a £25,000 (or $31,832.50) goal to help Allan afford an expensive and less invasive treatment. Whiledonating £5,000 ($6,336),Crowetook to Twitter to spread the word of the campaign:
Allan has since achieved his goal and is poised to receive treatment, which will help to remove a blood clot in his leg. As the National Health Service is unable to support him, it could very well save his mobility. He will now be able to leave the United Kingdom to receive an endovascular thrombectomy in another country.Fox Newsreported that, in an update on the GoFundMe page,Allan had nothing but praise for Crowe’s efforts:
It feels awesome and makes me feel very humble that Russell Crowe has donated. Me and Russell go back to ‘Gladiator'. In ‘Gladiator,’ I was a stuntman and actor. I’m the guy that shouts at Russell Crowe with a severed head in my hand at the beginning of the movie. It always raises a hair on the back after seeing this scene. There were 15,000 men on set that day, and it took three weeks to film the first 10 minutes of the film. This is how me and Russell became friends on ‘Gladiator.’We have been friends for years.
What Crowe’s Donation Means For His Stuntman
Crowe’s Generosity Is Far More Than Just Financial
Crowe’s decision to offer significant support to his stuntman was unexpected, but it was a sign of his kindness. Had he not seen the fundraiser, it is unlikely that there would have been much criticism since their shared movie was released nearly 25 years ago. Despite having only worked with him a quarter-century ago, Crowe decided to do more than just donate his money to his fellow actor.He used his platform to raise awareness of the campaign,with the top donors also listingOutlander’s Sam Heughan, who contributed £1,000 (or $1,273.30).
Just retweeting the fundraiser gives all 2.8 million of Crowe’s followers access to the campaign.
As a world-renowned actor,Russell Crowe’s best movieshave received immense traction, which gives him a wider reach than Allan could ever hope to achieve. Retweeting the fundraiser gives all 2.8 million followers access to the campaign. It raises awareness, promotes a wider pool of donations, and could help Allan save his leg.Crowe remains the top donor by a factor of five, but numerous other smaller donations have come in since his initial retweet. Hence, it is likely the reason that Allan was able to achieve his £25,000 goal.
Our Take On Crowe’s Donation
It Proves That Crowe Truly Cares For His Stuntmen
As a movie about a warrior,Gladiator(2000) was always going to have significant stuntwork. Without having stuntpeople available to participate in thrilling visual effects, the Oscar-winning masterpiece might never have earned such immense acclaim.Every main performance inGladiatormoviesis predicated on the presence of stuntpeople to support the leading stars. By supporting Allan, Crowe proved that he cared about the people who had an impact on his career. Allan deserves support in his time of need, and Crowe was kind enough to offer it.
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Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe is an acclaimed New Zealand-born actor, best known for his versatile performances in films likeGladiator,A Beautiful Mind, andThe Insider. He won an Academy Award forGladiatorand is recognized for his intense, dynamic acting style, contributing significantly to modern cinema.
