Russell Crowe recently took to Instagram to praise WWE star Drew McIntyre as the duo wraps production on their upcoming movie “The Last Druid.” The actor showed his gratitude by sharing a selfie of the pair smiling.
Crowe went on to caption the post with a warm description of his co-star, saying he’s a ‘good lad’ and the ‘salt of the earth.’
The caption gave fans a rare look at the amazing friendship that has sprung up between the co-stars. “The Last Druid” takes a page from Crowe’s “Gladiator” film, as it is connected to the Roman era. The movie also marks a major step into acting for McIntyre, who is popularly known for his incredible wrestling career.
‘The Last Druid’ Continues McIntyre’s Growing Movie Career
This upcoming film is another major step in McIntyre’s career as an actor. The WWE star has been building his resume with two other fantastic Hollywood projects.
McIntyre made his feature-film debut in the 2024 action comedy “The Killer’s Game.” He played Rory Mackenzie, one of the assassins who was sent to kill Dave Bautista’s character. This role gave him his first opportunity to perform in a major movie outside the world of professional wrestling, and fans loved it.
Deadline reported in 2025 that McIntyre later joined the cast of the upcoming “Highlander” reboot. He plays the role of Angus MacLeod, the brother of Henry Cavill’s Connor MacLeod. The movie also features prominent actors like Russell Crowe, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Djimon Hounsou.
While his actual role in “The Last Druid” is still concealed, this high-profile film is another opportunity for McIntyre to show his acting prowess to fans around the world. The growing list of roles suggests that the WWE star is taking his movie career seriously, and we are here for it.
Crowe and McIntyre Marked the End of Filming with a Gym Photo
Crowe and McIntyre commemorated the completion of their upcoming movie with an amazing photo. The photo attracted thousands of comments from fans and well-wishers. The picture, which made rounds on Instagram on August 5, garnered over 65k likes and more than a thousand comments.
The photo showed the duo flexing their incredible muscles with a smile on their faces. Although McIntyre is a known WWE star, fans were more shocked to see Crowe’s amazing body.
“To be this JACKED at 62 is INSANE,” a fan commented.
The photos showed the friendship the two developed during production. They also gave fans a small behind-the-scenes look at the final days of filming. For McIntyre, the moment marked another important step in his growing career outside professional wrestling.
Crowe is Returning to the Roman Era Decades After Gladiator
Crowe is reenacting his Roman era character more than two decades after starring in “Gladiator.” The actor’s latest movie, “The Last Druid,” is a historical action movie that centers on a community of fighters going up against Roman forces.
Fans are also excited to see the New-Zealand born actor grace their screens once again. One user wrote, “Can’t wait to see ‘The Last Druid.’ We’re honored to have you here in Spain. I hope you come back soon, maybe with your band?”
The new role also gives Crowe a chance to revisit the kind of historical action that helped make him a global star. While the setting may feel familiar, “The Last Druid” allows him to explore the Roman era from a different perspective.
