In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.

Denzel Washington's villainous yet charismatic character Macrinus is based on a real historical figure, although there are ...

The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...

This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for “Gladiator II,” currently playing in theaters. All hail ...

Denzel Washington plays an important role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. If you’re curious to learn more about the real […] ...

Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.

Denzel Washington's character Macrinus in Gladiator II is "very close to Trump", according to director Ridley Scott.

Macrinus (Denzel Washington) makes his power move by exploiting Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger)’s resentment against his ...

Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...

The pacing of “Gladiator II” says a lot about what Ridley Scott’s priorities were for this film: spectacle, immersion, pure ...

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 ...

The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...