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Ridley Scott: Denzel Washington’s ‘Gladiator II’ Character Is “Very Close to Trump”

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by James Hibberd
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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington taps into his inner
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  • Denzel's character, Macrinus, is based on a real historical figure and described by director Ridley Scott as 'very close to Trump' - a 'clever gangster' who 'creates chaos'.
  • The 70-year-old actor also made headlines by revealing he had a same-sex kiss scene in the film's original 4-hour cut, but it was ultimately cut, with the actor later calling the hubbub 'much ado about nothing'.
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Denzel Washington, Ridley Scott, Roman Empire, Gladiator II
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