Denzel Washington and co-star Pedro Pascal's awkward red carpet exchange By CASSIE CARPENTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 20:06 EST, 17 November 2024 | Updated: 20:16 EST, 17 November 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Denzel Washington and his Gladiator II co-star Pedro Pascal had an awkward red carpet exchange during the royal premiere of Ridley Scott's $310M-budget historical epic at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London last Thursday. 'He's not as good an actor as me,' the 69-year-old acting veteran told the 49-year-old Chilean silver fox in a video on Paramount UK's Instagram account.
Denzel went on to poke fun of Pedro's in-demand star status: 'They're going to change the name of the movie from Gladiator II to Pedro I starring Pedro, written by Pedro, directed by Pedro, edited by Pedro.' Pascal shook his head and said he'll only take direction from Washington, replying: 'I'm glad that a trilogy is in my future. I hope you're up for it!' At that, the two-time Oscar winner scoffed, 'I'm not going to be in it' before breaking his deadpan character and embracing the three-time Emmy nominee.
'Good man. Great actor. Good.
.. I wouldn't call him a friend,' Denzel cautioned.
Denzel Washington (R) and his Gladiator II co-star Pedro Pascal (L) had an awkward red carpet exchange during the royal premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London last Thursday Read More Gladiator II critics say Denzel Washington 'steals the entire picture' 'What are we doing next?' Pedro (born José Pedro .