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Brian Damage · 12-31-2008, 03:44 PM

Russell Crowe is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars … maybe a little too big.

The actor has reportedly been told that he is too fat to play the role of the sheriff of Nottingham in the upcoming Robin Hood film directed by Ridley Scott.

According to the Daily Mail, the British director has asked Crowe to commit to a diet for the role. Scott previously directed Crowe in the film “Gladiator,” a role that earned the actor an Oscar.

The upcoming film puts a spin on the Robin Hood story, the Mail said, with Crowe’s sheriff portrayed as a noble man whose corrupt king is to blame for the oppressive taxes on his subjects. Crowe’s character will compete with Robin Hood for the love of Maid Marian, played by Sienna Miller.

Crowe has piled on the pounds from the days when he starred in “Gladiator.”

According to the report in the Mail, “[Scott] is one of the only directors on earth who could ask [Crowe] to slim down.”

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,474444,00.html

comedyfreak · 01-01-2009, 08:49 PM

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TJL · 01-01-2009, 09:35 PM

I read online that Crowe wants Scott removed as director of this picture; mostly because he's been telling the star to not only slim down, but show up on time (Crowe has been known to keep the film crew waiting for hours) and curb his anger.

catlover79 · 01-01-2009, 09:47 PM

I think Russell Crowe and Gary Coleman should take anger management therapy together. THERE'S a reality show I'd watch!!

Janice · 01-01-2009, 11:13 PM

Crowe really did pack it on. If he wants to continue nabbing certain roles, and not be limited, he'll have to shed the weight. It's the way Hollywood works.

Jude The Obscure · 01-02-2009, 11:26 PM

Crowe put on the weight for the last movie he filmed. Apparently he wasn't in a rush to lose it.

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Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Russell Crowe Too Fat for New Role? Russell Crowe is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars … maybe a little too big. The actor has reportedly been told that he is too fat to play the role of the sheriff of Nottingham in the upcoming Robin Hood film directed by Ridley Scott. According to the Daily Mail, the British director has asked Crowe to commit to a diet for the role. Scott previously directed Crowe in the film “Gladiator,” a role that earned the actor an Oscar. The upcoming film puts a spin on the Robin Hood story, the Mail said, with Crowe’s sheriff portrayed as a noble man whose corrupt king is to blame for the oppressive taxes on his subjects. Crowe’s character will compete with Robin Hood for the love of Maid Marian, played by Sienna Miller. Crowe has piled on the pounds from the days when he starred in “Gladiator.” According to the report in the Mail, “[Scott] is one of the only directors on earth who could ask [Crowe] to slim down.” http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,474444,00.html Attached Images
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TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I read online that Crowe wants Scott removed as director of this picture; mostly because he's been telling the star to not only slim down, but show up on time (Crowe has been known to keep the film crew waiting for hours) and curb his anger.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Crowe really did pack it on. If he wants to continue nabbing certain roles, and not be limited, he'll have to shed the weight. It's the way Hollywood works.

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Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Crowe put on the weight for the last movie he filmed. Apparently he wasn't in a rush to lose it.