Gibson also revealed during his discussion at MegaCon 2025 how Sean Connery inspired him to turn down the 007 role Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty; Gerardo Mora/Getty; Universal/Getty Mel ...

Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has revealed that he was originally offered the lead role in Ridley Scott’s historical epic Gladiator, but ultimately had to turn it down due to a ...

Mel Gibson has admitted that he did get offered ... 1980s James Bond and 2000’s Gladiator. When asked about the missed-out projects, the Mad Max actor admitted that he does regret turning ...

Mel Gibson recalled turning down the part of James ... as well as Maximus in Gladiator – with Russell Crowe eventually stepping in. ‘Of course you go back and you think, “Man, I wish I ...

Gibson also revealed during his discussion at MegaCon 2025 how Sean Connery inspired him to turn down the 007 role Mel Gibson is reflecting ... and Maximus in 2000's Gladiator.