The actor recently opened up about a stunt gone wrong that left him with two fractures in his shin bones.
The Jump That Changed Everything
Russell Crowe is known for his fearless approach to stunts, but he encountered a setback while filming Robin Hood in 2010. The actor told People in a recent interview that he jumped off a castle portcullis onto rock-hard uneven ground, without any padding or protection. He said, “It was like an electric shock bursting up through my body, we were shooting a big movie, so you just struggle through, but the last month of that job was very tricky. There was a number of weeks where even walking was a challenge.”
Russell Crowe did not discuss the injury with the production team, nor did he take a day off because of it. He said, “I just kept going to work and over time they healed themselves.”
The Shocking Discovery
However, a decade later, Russell Crowe began experiencing unusual pains in his legs, prompting him to seek medical attention. To his surprise, X-rays revealed old fractures in both shin bones, remnants of the incident during Robin Hood. He said, “When the Doctor asked me, ‘When did you break your legs?’ I had to jog my memory. He said, ‘Would have been maybe 10 years ago?’ Apparently I finished that movie with two broken legs, all for art. No cast, no splints, no painkillers, just kept going to work.”
Russell Crowe reflected on the ordeal and said, “In retrospect, I obviously knew something was wrong, to be the Kryptonian father of Superman was six months of incredibly intense physical training. Between the time off and that training, things fixed themselves.”
The Latest From Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe’s latest movie Land of Bad has recently hit theaters on February 16, 2024. The actor plays a former cop who teams up with a young hacker to expose a corrupt politician. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but Crowe’s performance has been praised for its intensity and charisma.
Crowe is also set to star in the upcoming thriller The Georgetown Project, where he plays a troubled actor who begins to unravel while filming a horror movie. The movie is expected to release later this year.
Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott, was a retelling of the classic legend of the outlaw who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. The movie starred Crowe as Robin Longstride, a common archer who assumes the identity of the nobleman Robin of Loxley. The movie also featured Cate Blanchett as Lady Marian, Mark Strong as Sir Godfrey, and Max von Sydow as Sir Walter Loxley.
The movie was released in 2010 and received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. It was criticized for its lack of humor, romance, and adventure, and for its historical inaccuracies and dark tone. However, it was also praised for its action sequences, production values, and performances. The movie grossed $321 million worldwide, making it a moderate success at the box office.
Robin Hood is one of the many movies that showcase Crowe’s dedication and passion for his craft. The actor has won an Oscar for his role in Gladiator, and has been nominated for two more for his roles in The Insider and A Beautiful Mind. He has also starred in acclaimed movies such as L.A. Confidential, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Cinderella Man, American Gangster, and Les Misérables.
Crowe is regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, and his fans are eagerly awaiting his next projects. He has proven that he can overcome any challenge, even breaking his legs, for the sake of his art.
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