{"id":2182885,"date":"2024-02-21T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russell-crowe-says-he-fractured-both-legs-on-robin-hood-set-but-never-took-a-day-off\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T12:29:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T17:29:22","slug":"russell-crowe-says-he-fractured-both-legs-on-robin-hood-set-but-never-took-a-day-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russell-crowe-says-he-fractured-both-legs-on-robin-hood-set-but-never-took-a-day-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell Crowe broke both legs on &#8216;Robin Hood&#8217; set but never missed work"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frussell-crowe-says-he-fractured-both-legs-on-robin-hood-set-but-never-took-a-day-off%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182885&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Russell Crowe Reveals Fractured Legs While Filming &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a shocking revelation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/celebrities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Russell Crowe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the renowned Academy Award winner, disclosed that he unknowingly fractured both his legs while performing his own stunts on the set of the movie &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221; in 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During an interview \u2064with <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/russell-crowe-reveals-fractured-both-legs-during-robin-hood-shoot-just-kept-going-exclusive-8584385\">People<\/a> \u2064 Magazine, Crowe, \u200cnow 59 years old, described the extent of his injuries \u200da decade later. He recounted the \u200bdaring jump he \u200cmade off a castle portcullis onto unforgiving, uneven ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;This is \u200bGoing to Hurt!&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With hundreds of extras, arrows flying, and burn pots setting the castle ablaze, there was no \u2064turning\u200d back for the Australian star. As he leaped, he braced himself for the inevitable pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crowe attempted to land on the balls of his feet but ended up making \u200ccontact with \u200chis heels, causing an excruciating electric shock-like \u2064sensation to surge through his body. Despite the agony, he persevered through the\u2064 demanding shoot of the \u200cblockbuster film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remarkably, Crowe never discussed his\u200d injury with \u200bthe production team, nor \u200cdid he\u2063 take a single day off. He simply soldiered on, determined to fulfill his professional \u200dcommitments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It wasn&#8217;t until ten years \u2062later that the actor began experiencing peculiar pains in\u200b his legs. Initially dismissing them as \u2063inconsequential, Crowe attributed them to a lack of \u2062exercise and sunlight after enduring a long New York winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, a\u2064 visit to the doctor revealed a startling truth. The physician\u200d noticed remnants of \u200dfractures in both of Crowe&#8217;s shin bones and inquired about\u200c a past leg injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Shocking Revelation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crowe&#8217;s doctor jogged his memory, suggesting that the fractures may have occurred during the filming of &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221; a decade earlier. It was then that\u2064 Crowe realized the true extent\u2064 of his injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Despite having completed the movie with\u2062 two broken legs, Crowe never wore a cast, splints, or relied on painkillers. He continued to work, allowing time and his body&#8217;s resilience to \u2064heal the fractures \u2063naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE\u2062 TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reflecting on the incident, Crowe now understands why he took an\u2064 extended break between films after &#8220;Robin\u200c Hood.&#8221; The intense physical training required for his role as\u2064 the Kryptonian father in &#8220;Man of Steel&#8221; allowed his body to \u200dfully recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the specific injuries that Russell Crowe sustained while filming &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Overwhelming pain, Crowe managed to continue filming, unaware of the severity of his injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was only later, when Crowe began experiencing persisting\u200d pain and difficulty walking, \u200bthat he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-senator-suffers-stroke-while-giving-speech-expected-to-recover\/\" title=\"Democrat Senator Suffers Stroke While Giving Speech, Expected To Recover\">sought medical attention<\/a>. An MRI revealed two fractures in his legs,\u200c one in his femur and another in his \u2063tibia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The recovery process was long and arduous for Crowe. He\u2064 had to undergo\u2063 surgery to insert metal \u200cplates\u200c and screws\u2063 to stabilize the fractures. Rehabilitation involved months of physical therapy and intense exercise to regain strength and mobility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crowe&#8217;s commitment to his craft and dedication to his role\u2063 in &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221; is\u200d commendable. Despite the immense pain and potential risks, he pushed \u200dhimself to deliver a memorable performance. His determination and professionalism are \u200bevident in the finished product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-on-white-house-balcony-during-fourth-of-july-fireworks\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden watches Fourth of July fireworks from White House balcony.\">revelation sheds light<\/a> on the hidden dangers faced by actors and actresses who perform their\u2062 own stunts. While it adds \u2062realism and\u2063 excitement\u200c to films, it\u200c also exposes them to serious\u200c injuries. Crowe&#8217;s experience serves as \u2064a reminder of the physical toll \u2064that\u2063 actors are willing to endure for their art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In recent years, there has been increased scrutiny on the safety measures and protocols in place for stunt performers. Productions are more cautious and mindful of the risks involved, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/scientists-want-feds-to-impose-stricter-regs-for-research-into-pathogens\/\" title=\"Scientists Want Feds To Impose Stricter Regs For Research Into Pathogens\">implementing stricter guidelines<\/a> to protect \u200bthe\u2063 well-being of the cast and crew.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crowe&#8217;s willingness to share his \u2062story highlights the importance of awareness \u2064and transparency in the entertainment \u2064industry. It\u200b encourages \u2064dialogue about the \u200bphysical demands of acting\u2064 and the need for proper precautions\u200b to prevent such incidents in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As \u2063for Crowe, his injuries did not deter him \u200bfrom\u2062 pursuing his acting career. He went on to star \u200bin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jennifer-aniston-wants-cancel-culture-canceled-im-so-over-cancel-culture\/\" title=\"Jennifer Aniston desires to end cancel culture: 'I'm done with it'\">numerous successful films<\/a>, showcasing both\u2062 his talent and resilience. His frankness about his\u200c past injury serves as a testament to his\u2062 authenticity as an artist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In conclusion, Russell Crowe&#8217;s revelation about his fractured legs while filming &#8220;Robin Hood&#8221; underscores\u2063 the sacrifices made \u2063by actors in the pursuit of their craft. It \u200bhighlights the risks involved in performing stunts\u200c and \u2062the importance of \u2063safety measures on\u200d set. Crowe&#8217;s openness about his experiences sparks a necessary conversation in the industry and showcases his unwavering passion and dedication to\u200c his \u2062work.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interview. He admitted that he didn&#8217;t notice the fractures at the time. Crowe, now 59, shared the details of his injuries from the 2010 film &#8220;Robin Hood,&#8221; where he performed his own stunts. Leaping from a castle portcullis onto rough terrain caused the fractures, which he only became aware of a decade later<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2182886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Russell-Crowe-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2182885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Russell-Crowe-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182885","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2182885"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182885\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182885"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182885"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182885"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}