Denzel Washington is reportedly within the remaining stage of negotiations to star within the extremely anticipated “Gladiator” sequel — and Twitter customers can’t maintain again their pleasure.
Washington’s casting would mark a cinematic reunion with filmmaker Ridley Scott, who will helm the upcoming movie, in response to Deadline. Scott famously directed Washington in 2007’s “American Gangster.”
Although Washington’s position within the movie is being stored a secret, Deadline states that “after studying the script, sources near the undertaking stated [Washington] was excited in regards to the bad-ass position Scott had written with him in thoughts.”
As soon as Twitter customers discovered of the beloved actor’s potential involvement within the movie, many posted about their pleasure to see the two-time Academy Award winner in Scott’s sequel.
The “Equalizer” star would be a part of beforehand solid Oscar nominees Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”) and Barry Keoghan (“Eternals”) within the movie.
The sequel is anticipated to be set years after the occasions of Scott’s massively profitable “Gladiator,” which was launched in 2000.
The unique historic motion flick starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier compelled into slavery who vows to hunt vengeance towards Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). “Gladiator” was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and gained 5, together with Finest Image and Finest Actor for Crowe.
Washington — who has collaborated on a number of hit movies directed by Ridley’s late brother Tony Scott, together with “Man on Fireplace,” “Crimson Tide” and “Deja Vu” — not too long ago starred within the 2021 Apple TV movie “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
He obtained an Oscar nomination for Finest Actor for his position because the title character in “Macbeth,” making him the most nominated Black actor in Oscars historical past, with 10 nominations and two wins.
Scott can also be producing the sequel with Michael Pruss by way of his manufacturing firm, Scott Free, alongside Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher by way of Crimson Wagon Leisure.
The “Gladiator” sequel is slated for launch on Nov. 22, 2024.
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