Denzel Washington, Trump and Gladiator II

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In ‘Gladiator II,’ Denzel Washington again blurs the line between hero and villain
The Oscar winner always been at his best when he’s playing characters who wrestle with moral questions and personal shortcomings.
'Gladiator II' director compares Denzel Washington's character to Trump: 'A clever gangster'
Director Ridley Scott compared Denzel Washington's character in "Gladiator II" to President-elect Trump during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Character Is A Lot Like Trump, Ridley Scott Says
Denzel Washington's character Macrinus in Gladiator II is "very close to Trump", according to director Ridley Scott.
Paul Mescal on what he learned from working with Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal discusses his experience working with Oscar winner Denzel Washington in "Gladiator II," and what it was like to work on intense scenes together.
7 Dazzling Denzel Washington Performances to Watch After 'Gladiator II'
Denzel Washington absolutely runs off with "Gladiator II" as scheming Roman power broker Macrinus, a former slave whose end game is to become the new emperor. It's one of the two-time Oscar winner's best performances in his nearly 40-year career and one where he gets a chance to go as big as he did in "Training Day.
Gladiator II Is Already Denzel Washington's Second Highest-Grossing Film
Very few actors have a resume as impressive and wide ranging as Denzel Washington. Since he hasn’t been in a giant franchise…yet, his box office numbers aren’t as big as some of his contemporaries. However,
Denzel Washington’s 7 defining roles that shaped his career
With the release of Gladiator II, take a look at Denzel Washington’s remarkable career, showcasing his incredible range across diverse roles.
In 'Gladiator 2' Denzel Washington Is The Murderous Macrinus Who Seeks Reclamation Over The Powers That Be
Ridley Scott weaponizes the once-in-a-lifetime theatrical talents of Denzel Washington to organize the Shakespearean downfall ...
After earning rave reviews for Gladiator 2, my favorite Denzel Washington movie is now streaming on Hulu
After stealing the show in Gladiator 2, I was pleasantly surprised to see my favorite Denzel Washington movie is now ...
Oscars: Denzel Washington would be the eighth actor to win at least three times
Denzel Washington is on his way to making Oscar history for his performance as a former slave who plots to be the emperor of ...
‘Gladiator II’ Breakout Fred Hechinger Confirms He Was Not Part of That Cut Denzel Washington Kiss Scene
“Nickel Boys” actor Hechinger credited his “Gladiator II” co-star Washington for always keeping each take dynamic and fresh ...
The Best Denzel Washington Movie You (Probably) Haven't Seen
Playing against type in his second collaboration with director Carl Franklin, the iconic actor was a perfect neo-noir ...
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Denzel Washington says ‘Gladiator II’ cut his ‘full on’ gay ‘kiss of death’: ‘I think they got chicken’
Denzel Washington has shared that a “full on” gay “kiss of death” he filmed for “Gladiator II” did not make the final cut. Washington, 69, plays Macrinus, a wealthy power player in ...
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Denzel Washington filmed gay kissing scene for ‘Gladiator II’ — but ‘chicken’ filmmakers cut it
“Gladiator II” nearly had it all: epic battle scenes, heavy doses of nostalgia, emotional monologues and even an unexpected gay kiss — until filmmakers cut the latter. Denzel Washington ...
‘Gladiator II’ Producers on Returning to Ancient Rome: “We Didn’t Want to Be a Pale Imitation”
Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher talk to The Hollywood Reporter about May Calamawy and other cut scenes ("You have to see what ...