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Movie enthusiasts are buzzing to discover that an iconic moment in the 2000 epic Gladiator was, in fact, "unplanned". Shockingly it didn't star Russell Crowe – and actually used his double instead.

This isn't a smoking endorsement. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Gladiator is seen as one of Ridley Scott’s best movies, and the ...