Maximus is back! Russell Crowe returns to the Colosseum in Rome to perform with his band...

after ditched star admitted he was 'uncomfortable' with idea of Paul Mescal-starring Gladiator sequel READ MORE: Small detail ruins Russell Crowe's Milan Fashion Week look as he attends Giorgio Armani show in Italy with his girlfriend Britney Theriot By Campbell Greaves For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:07, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 01:07, 25 June 2024 e-mail View comments Gladiator 2 was recently seen shooting in Sussex , with Paul Mescal taking over the lead role from original star Russell Crowe. However, the Oscar-winning actor, 60, returned to the setting of his 2000 megahit over the weekend as he performed live at the Teatro di Venere in the archaeological park of the Colosseum in Rome. He owned the stage at the Venere in Music free concert event, joining his band The Gentlemen Barbers as they all donned matching black suits.

The A Beautiful Mind star looked dapper in his flattering dark ensemble as he wowed the crowd. Crowe is lead singer for The Gentlemen Barbers, whose members he has been friendly with for 30 years after they worked alongside the A-list actor in his previous bands Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts and The Ordinary Fear of God. Russell Crowe, 60, (pictured) showed off his vocal chops on Sunday as he performed live at the Teatro di Venere in the archaeological park of the Colosseum in Rome 'There's an attitude about this band.

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