'Gladiator II' director compares Denzel Washington's character to Trump: 'A clever gangster'
Ridley Scott, the director of "Gladiator II," said during an interview that Denzel Washington's character in the movie, Marcinus, was similar to President-elect Trump. "[Macrinus] was a prisoner of war — probably at a North African state — and actually was taken to Rome probably as a gladiator.
Ridley Scott: Denzel Washington's ‘Gladiator II' Character Is "Very Close to Trump"
The director explains the backstory behind Washington's scene-stealing character, and how he's not unlike the President-elect.
Denzel Washington Opens Up About 'Gladiator II'
This week Gladiator II arrives in theaters and we spoke with one of the film’s most iconic actors, Denzel Washington about his role in the project as well as his work bringing August Wilson’s plays to screen.
What to Know About Denzel Washington's Gladiator II Character
O ne of the most intriguing characters in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the sequel to Gladiator (2000) out Nov. 22, is Macrinus, a Black businessman raising an army of gladiators, played by Denzel Washington.
Review: ‘Gladiator II,’ though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.
Sorry, Paul Mescal, But Denzel Washington Is the Real Star of ‘Gladiator II’
I just saw ‘Gladiator II’ and I could not take my eyes off Denzel Washington. Keep reading for my honest thoughts on the sequel, and why I think there should be a spin-off about Macrinus.
Denzel Washington says he had a same-sex kiss in ‘Gladiator II’ that got cut
Denzel Washington rules on screen, but there is one thing audiences won’t get to see him do in his latest film.
Why Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Performance Is So Unexpected
The two-time Oscar winner steals the show in a rare supporting role—one that marks a thrilling high point for one of the all-time great screen-acting careers.
Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with 'Gladiator II'
The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great. Instead, it’s how pivotal his character Macrinus is to the long-awaited sequel starring Paul Mescal as the heir of Russell Crowe’s iconic character Maximus.
Did You Know 'Gladiator II' Isn't the First Time Denzel Washington & Pedro Pascal Have Worked Together?
Before Gladiator II, before their semi-awkward meeting with King Charles, did you know that Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal worked together on another action film? Yep, Washington, 69, and Pascal,
Is Denzel Washington's Macrinus Supposed To Be Bisexual In Gladiator 2?
Macrinus is one of the primary antagonists of Gladiator II, and there are a handful of hints that point to the villain's potential bisexuality.
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for “Gladiator II,” currently playing in theaters. All hail ...
Who was Macrinus, the Roman emperor played by Denzel Washington in ‘Gladiator 2′, who died executed?
The character of Macrinus played by Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2′ does not leave indifferent on the screen or in his ...
Denzel Washington announces he’s retiring after next batch of films — including ‘Black Panther 3’
“Gladiator II” is set over two decades after the events of the original “Gladiator” film, which starred Russell Crowe. In the ...
Who was the real Macrinus, Rome’s North African emperor?
In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.
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Denzel Washington Can be a Therapist and His 10 Rules of Acting Will Convince You
Hollywood legend Denzel Washington shares his 10 rules of acting and life advice, that will leave you spell bounded.