Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Denzel Washington has a role in the upcoming sequel Gladiator 2, and the most exciting part is how this casting choice breaks a 32-year Denzel Washington trend. Denzel Washington is one of the most popular actors working today, with all kinds of beloved movies banking on the reliability of Washington's continued successes.
Denzel Washington Isn't Playing Gladiator 2's Main Character Close Denzel Washington's role in Gladiator 2 is quite surprising, as he actually isn't playing the main character in the sequel. Instead, Denzel Washington will be playing a shadowy figure who lurks in the background, with him being a former slave who holds a grudge against the emperors. While Washington will undoubtedly be fantastic in the role, it actually goes against his typical movie picks.
What We Know About Denzel Washington's Gladiator 2 Role Is Very Exciting Close Although Denzel Washington isn't playing the main character in Gladiator 2, with that honor going to Paul Mescal, what is known about his role is very exciting. A trailer for Gladiator 2 was shown at CinemaCon 2024, with Denzel Washington's character being a heavy focus of the trailer.