Denzel Washington says he’s spent 50 years preparing for ‘Gladiator II’ villain role

Home | Entertainment | Denzel Washington Says Hes Spent 50 Years Preparing For Gladiator Ii Villain Role Denzel Washington says he’s spent 50 years preparing for ‘Gladiator II’ villain role Denzil shared insights about his character, experiences with co-actors, and more. When asked about preparing for his role as Macrinus, Denzel Washington remarked, "I'll be seventy in December. I played Othello at twenty-two and Emperor Jones at twenty.

So, I've been preparing for this role for fifty years." By PTI Updated On - 14 November 2024, 04:26 PM Mumbai: ‘American Gangster’ actor Denzel Washington, who will be seen playing a negative character in ‘Gladiator II’, says he has been preparing for his role for fifty years. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Denzil discussed his character, experience with co-actors, and more.

When asked specifically about preparing for his character Macrinus, Denzel Washington replied, ‘I’ll be seventy in December. I played Othello at twenty two and Emperor Jones at twenty. So, I’ve been preparing for this role for fifty years.

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” Paul Mescal plays Lucius, the former heir to the Roman Empire and son of Maximus. He lives with his wife i.