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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What Happened To Denzel Washington's Macrinus In Real Life & How Gladiator 2 Compares
Denzel Washington's villainous yet charismatic character Macrinus is based on a real historical figure, although there are ...
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Macrinus' Gladiator II Backstory & Motivations Detailed By Ridley Scott & Creative Team: "He's Obviously Not From Rome"
The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Colosseum rhinos and baboons and sharks, oh my! — but it’s based on real-life Roman history and people. Many of the ...
In ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Sifts Through the Past to See Our Future
"The filmmaker stares down the world as it rolls forward, a chariot holding all we could be," writes Richard Newby in an essay on the epic sequel.
Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why
Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...
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How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
Scott explains the idea behind Macrinus’ past. Washington’s character had been a prisoner of war, taken to Rome and turned into fodder for the arena. Still, “he earned his way out as a good ...
'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of ...