Denzel Washington, Trump and Macrinus

Gladiator 2 Director Compares Denzel Washington’s Macrinus to Donald Trump
Renowned filmmaker Ridley Scott recently shed light on Denzel Washington’s character, Macrinus, in Gladiator 2, by methodically comparing him to Donald Trump. Macrinus, who draws inspiration from a real historical personality,
Hollywood Legend Says 'Clever Gangster' Trump Was Inspiration for Denzel Washington's 'Gladiator II' Character
Love him or hate him, people can't seem to stop talking -- and thinking -- about President-elect Donald Trump. He elicited a wide range of reactions when he decisively won the 2024 election on Nov. 5.
May Calamawy Played The Daughter Of Denzel Washington's Macrinus - Theory On Her Cut Gladiator 2 Role Explained
May Calamawy’s Gladiator 2 character was mostly cut from Ridley Scott’s sequel, but we have some ideas on who the actress could’ve played.
Who was Macrinus, the Roman emperor played by Denzel Washington in ‘Gladiator 2′, who died executed?
The character of Macrinus played by Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2′ does not leave indifferent on the screen or in his real history.
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.
Cook review: ‘Gladiator II’ is another winner; Denzel Washington owns the show
Can an actor earn an Oscar nomination just by the way he says the word “politics?” I think so. Especially when that actor is Denzel Washington in “Gladiator II.” This is a sequel to “Gladiator,” which earned the Best Picture,
What Happened To Denzel Washington's Macrinus In Real Life & How Gladiator 2 Compares
Denzel Washington's villainous yet charismatic character Macrinus is based on a real historical figure, although there are several key differences.
Who was the real Macrinus, Rome’s North African emperor?
In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.
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I didn’t have the highest hopes for Ridley Scott’s sequel to Gladiator. Granted, I enjoyed his 2000 Roman epic, but his ...
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...
How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott ’s “ ...
Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why
Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.
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Denzel Washington Has Never Been Hotter—or Better—Than in ‘Gladiator II’
In Ridley Scott’s latest epic, Washington plays Macrinus, a conniving slave trader with his eyes on the greatest prize of all: Emperor of Rome. While the first Gladiator movie was a good deal ...
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Gladiator 2's Denzel Washington Reflects On Historical Inaccuracy Of His Character Macrinus: "There Were No Black People In Rome"
Gladiator 2 standout Denzel Washington reacts to people pointing out that the character he plays, Macrinus, wasn't actually ...
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Macrinus' Gladiator II Backstory & Motivations Detailed By Ridley Scott & Creative Team: "He's Obviously Not From Rome"
The motivations and backstory of Denzel Washington's Gladiator II character, Macrinus, are explained by director Ridley Scott ...