Still, there are many other reasons why a successful movie would not have a sequel.

That said, one of the most painful of Crowe’s missing sequels isMaster and Commander.

Roger Ebertfelt that Crowe was “miscast” inLes Miserables.

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WhileGladiatorandMaster and Commanderare two ofRussell Crowe’s best movies, his later epic tales were much more divisive.

It just needs the right director."

While this is great news for fans of the books, it is less optimistic for Russell Crowe.

Russell Crowe against a background from Master and Commander

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Russell Crowe in Master and Commander

Russel Crowe In Master and Commander

Russell Crowe looking determined

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World