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Colin Farrell Calls Gaugamela Scene His Most Dangerous Role
9/24/2025
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- Colin Farrell says Battle of Gaugamela scene in Oliver Stone's 2004 film Alexander was the most dangerous thing he's ever done.
- Filming in Morocco lasted four weeks, with hundreds of extras, horses, elephants.
- Farrell said only one injury occurred—a crew member broke a leg—and no one died.
- Farrell says safety standards are stricter today; Alexander holds 15% on Rotten Tomatoes.
