Denzel Washington's fans are clearly excited about his appearance in the highly-anticipated . In and first-look images from the film, which features the "Equalizer 3" actor's side profile, the Oscar winner looks regal as he sits majestically in what appears to be a golden chair. Washington plays Macrinus, a powerful broker who uses his wealth to support the Roman army and his gladiators, in the upcoming movie, which also stars Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal.
Soon after the release of the film's images and trailer, fans took to social media to react to seeing Washington showcased in all his glory. "The lesson is actually that there is no one — no one — like Denzel. Holy f***.
" . "Denzel has this aura," another . , "Denzel fine af.
" A , "I’ve seen enough. Hand him the Oscar." "Gladiator II" is set to hit theaters on November 22, about 24 years after the first movie came out and will pick up where the first film left off.
In an interview with , director Ridley Scott offered more details about Washington's impressive character. “Denzel is an arms dealer who supplies food for the armies in Europe, supplies wine and oil, makes steel, makes spears, weapons, cannons, and catapults. So he is a very wealthy man.
Instead of having a stable of racehorses, he has a stable of gladiators." "He’s beautiful. He drives a golden Ferrari.
I got him a gold-plated chariot," Scott added. As for how Macrinus treats his gladiators, Scott said, “To the guys who fight in the arena, I guess he.
