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1. Crowe wanted a break after Gladiator's success.
2. Concerned about filming away from family for a long time.
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3. Worried about typecasting as a warrior in epic films.
4. Conflict with other projects at the time.
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5. Concerned about the extensive commitment to the trilogy.
6. Focused on different roles to diversify his career.
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7. Crowe felt the role wasn't a good fit for him.
8. Turned down the offer despite a lucrative deal.
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9. Opted for roles that allowed him more creative control.
10. Crowe preferred characters with moral complexity.
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11. Sought roles with a deeper emotional range.
12. Valued projects with a strong character arc.
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13. Crowe's decision opened the door for Viggo Mortensen.
14. Mortensen's portrayal of Aragorn received critical acclaim.
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15. Crowe's career choices led to diverse and challenging roles.
16. His versatility as an actor continued to impress audiences.
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17. Crowe's decision to decline Aragorn shaped his unique career path.
18. Ultimately, Crowe's choices allowed him to establish himself as a versatile and respected actor.