'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.
Who Is Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Character, Macrinus?
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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.
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.
Denzel Washington’s Robes Are the Real Stars of Gladiator II
In Gladiator II, Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, a deliciously evil arms dealer who acquires Paul Mescal’s Lucius for his stable of gladiators. Though the film is set in 200 A.D. Rome, Washington speaks like Denzel Washington,
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.
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.
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.
Denzel Washington Had a Boundary Up Between Him and His ‘American Gangster' Role: ‘I Ain't No Killer'
"Those characters I played in 'Training Day,' in 'American Gangster' - it might look like they were close to me, and I could tell you they were, but I wasn't no gangster," said Washington in a recent piece for Esquire.
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.
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 ...
Paul Mescal gushes about Denzel Washington's charisma and Pedro Pascal's talent
Gladiator II storms into theaters today, 24 years after the original. The Ridley Scott sequel has received a Certified Fresh ...
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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.
Sorry, 'Gladiator II.' But we are not entertained — Denzel Washington notwithstanding
Denzel Washington is the only fresh addition to "Gladiator II," Ridley Scott's follow-up to his 2000 Oscar-winning film, a ...
Denzel Washington On U.S. Politics: “You’re Being Manipulated By Both Sides”
Denzel Washington expressed his disillusionment with U.S. politics, saying that the masses are 'being manipulated on both ...