SYDNEY, Australia – Actor Russell Crowe recently revealed that he broke both of his legs while filming a scene for his 2010 movie “Robin Hood.” The 59-year-old actor shared in a recent interview with People magazine that he didn’t realize he had fractured his legs until a decade later, thinking at the time that it was just a “small mishap” on the set of the action film.
Crowe explained that he jumped off a castle portcullis onto uneven ground, without any padding, in order to get the shot done in fading light. Despite feeling concerned about the setup of the stunt, he continued with the scene, thinking “this is going to hurt” just before the jump.
After feeling electric shock-like pain upon landing, he continued to push through the filming of “Robin Hood,” not disclosing his injury to the production crew and not taking any time off due to the pain. It wasn’t until years later that he began experiencing strange pains in his lower legs, seeking medical attention and undergoing imaging exams.
The actor was surprised to discover remnants of fractures in both shin bones, realizing that he had finished filming “Robin Hood” with two broken legs. With no cast, splints, or painkillers, Crowe continued to work and over time, his legs healed themselves.
In hindsight, he realized that he took a year off after “Robin Hood” before returning to work, undergoing intense physical training for his role as Jor-El in the 2013 movie “Man of Steel.” Despite the injury, Crowe continued to pursue his acting career, recently starring in the action thriller “Land of Bad.”
The revelation of Crowe’s decade-long hidden injury sheds light on the physical demands and sacrifices made by actors in the entertainment industry, showing the dedication and perseverance required to bring stories to life on the big screen.