For Maximus, the character is Djimon Hinsou's Juba, a fellow gladiator of Proximo's stable that he finds himself chained to in one of his earliest arena battles. The two men forge a friendship in ...

In the first Gladiator, Oliver Reed's Proximo delivers one of the most memorable performances, carrying the gravitas of someone both inside and outside the power of Rome. Just as in its sequel ...

The gladiator trainer Proximo (Oliver Reed) says, “Ultimately, we are all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose how. But we can decide how we meet that end, in order that we are remembered as men.” ...

The Three Musketeers and Tommy. Now in his early 60s, he was the perfect choice for Antonius Proximo, a tough gladiator trainer who becomes a mentor of Maximus in his quest for revenge.

Gladiator isn’t just a movie ... who played the iconic Proximo, passed away after a heart attack. This left a few key scenes unfinished, and the insurance company was not thrilled.

I write about TV shows, movies, video games, entertainment & culture. Fans of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator were worried when the first trailer for its sequel dropped. While I thought it was actually ...

Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel hit theaters last month and is now available on digital platforms starting Tuesday, Dec. 24.