 It is hoped that this is a temporary measure, to preserve the fragile marble.Macrinus' life was one of the inspirations for Russell Crowe's character Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 feature film "Gladiator".However, while both Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the fictitious Maximus Decimus Meridius are placed in the same time period and share similarities such as being liked and well known to Marcus Aurelius, Marcus Nonius Macrinus went on to enjoy a successful career and died a wealthy man.