In order to film "Gladiator", Russell Crowe had to lose weight, and his method of losing weight was to do farm work on his Australian farm.
Oliver Reid died of a heart attack during the filming, so some scenes with him had to be remade, and his 3D CGI face was used.
In order to play a fierce and powerful gladiator, Russell Crowe and other actors who played gladiators received gladiator training. Because Russell Crow played a heavy role, he also received one-on-one teaching in Australia.
The wound on Russell Crowe’s face was real. When the film was shot, the horse he was riding was frightened, causing his face to be scratched by a tree branch.
During the shooting of the gladiatorial scene, Russell Crowe suffered multiple fractures in his feet and hips, and strained his biceps tendon.
The crew used a total of 5 tigers when shooting the arena scene. A veterinarian equipped with anesthesia equipment was on standby throughout the process. For safety reasons, the crew stipulated that the distance between Russell Crowe and the tiger should not be less than 15 feet.
Due to the large number of costumes required for filming, the crew set up a "clothing village" to allow actors to change clothes and make-up.
