An awkward exchange between Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal was caught on camera at London's Gladiator II premiere, last Thursday. The clip that showed the pair engage in lighthearted exchanges went viral on social media. Now the full video has revealed the complete context of their humorous interaction, where they complimented each other while trading playful remarks.
Denzel , 69, remarked to Pedro , 49, in a playful tone: “He's not as good an actor as me.” He added: “They’re going to change the name of the movie from Gladiator to Pedro 1,” leaving Pedro in bouts of laughter. Pedro responded with equal humour: “I only take directions from this guy.
I only listen to him.” “Good man. Great actor.
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I wouldn't call him a friend,” Denzel quipped. To which Pedro exclaimed: “What do you mean?” “Well I’m saying it’s not like we have tea,” joked Denzel before his wife Pauletta Washington came to join the friendly exchange. Pedro leaning in to greet her then added: “I was just about to say, me and Pauletta are friends.
” Denzel maintained a straight face despite clearly joking then remarked: “Y'all are friends. See how it goes, this is how it goes, Pedro is making time with my wife. If I were in Gladiator, I’d kill Pedro but right now, I won’t do that”.
Denzel and Pedro have collaborated on various projects together and have clearly managed to maintain a solid friendship. They both starred in The Equalizer 2 back in 2018, where Pedro .
