John Mathieson, a long-time collaborator of acclaimed Hollywood director Ridley Scott, has taken a dig at the latter's work ethic. In a recent podcast interview, the 63-year-old cinematographer called the acclaimed filmmaker "lazy" and "quite impatient.

In a recent discussion, acclaimed director Ridley Scott revealed that Russell Crowe was extremely enthusiastic about reprising his role of General Maximus in Gladiator 2. The actor, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role in Gladiator,

Gladiator II’s cinematographer has accused Sir Ridley Scott of lazy filmmaking. John Mathieson, the award-winning director’s long-time cinematographer, accused Sir Ridley ’s method of becoming “rushed”.