Director Ridley Scott said Denzel Washington's 'Gladiator II' character is 'very close' to Donald Trump: 'He creates chaos'
Ridley Scott compared one of the characters in "Gladiator II" to Donald Trump.The director said that Denzel Washington's character is "very close to Trump."Washington plays the scheming Macrinus, who plots to take over Rome.
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,
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.
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.
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.
I Just Saw Gladiator II, And I Have Some Thoughts About The Ending Compared To The Original
If you were not entertained by Gladiator II or at least have not been entertained yet by Gladiator II, please pop out of this ...
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Gladiator 2: Macrinus’ Plan Fully Explained
Macrinus is one of the most interesting characters in Gladiator 2, and his plan to become Emperor is the driving force behind ...
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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’ Ending Explained
Macrinus (Denzel Washington) makes his power move by exploiting Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger)’s resentment against 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 “ ...
In ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Sifts Through the Past to See Our Future
"The filmmaker stares down the world as it rolls forward, a chariot holding all we could be," writes Richard Newby in an essay on the epic sequel.
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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. Roman Emperor Marcus Opellius Macrinus reigned from 217 to 218. He was born in ...
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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 ...