Denzel Washington raved about his character in Gladiator II; Says, ‘I didn’t get to do this before’

Denzel Washington will share screen space with Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal in the upcoming film Gladiator II. As the actor prepares for his big role as Macrinus in the film, Washington is detailing his character and how it will serve the film’s story.

Speaking to the entertainment portal, the actor shared that Macrinus will return to Rome. Washington will reprise his role from the previous film, in which he starred alongside Joaquin Phoenix.

Meanwhile, while elaborating on his role in Gladiator II, the Man on Fire actor revealed that in the upcoming part of the franchise, “he is trying to utilize everybody. He will use his mother; He will use his children; He has already used up his soul, so he has nothing left. He is in bed with the devil.”

The actor continued, “When you walked around, you were in Rome and it felt like there were 10,000 extra people and horses. It was show, it was games, it was fun; Just put on the gear, put on the costume and go—that’s how I look at it. I’m wearing this dress, these rings and I’m going crazy.

Mescal, who will play one of the lead characters in the film, also joined the veteran actor for his interview and shared his thoughts on the film. Talking about his character of Lucius in the film, the Normal People actor revealed that initially he had a different image of the role, but as days passed, he realized, “I always saw him as a dog , like someone who just scratches.” His way to survive.”