The American actor Denzel Washington69, revealed that already have plans to retire – but only when you complete all the projects you are already involved in. He spoke about the subject in an interview with the British Today program.
“I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done”, declared the Hollywood veteran, who is about to release , which opens on November 14th.
“I played Othello at 22, I’m about to play Othello at 70. After that, I’ll play Hannibal. After that, I talked to Steve McQueen about a movie. After that, Ryan Coogler will write a . After that I will make the film Othello. After that I’m going to do ‘King Lear’. After that I will retire“, he stated.
With more than 40 years of career, Denzel has won three Golden Globes, two Oscars and a Tony. Among his biggest hits are: “Filadelfia” (1994), “Training Day” (2001), “Voltando a Viver” (2002), “O Protetor” (2014) and “Um Limite Entre Nós” (2016).
In his most recent project, the veteran plays the mercenary Macrinus in Ridley Scott’s epic “Gladiator 2”. He stars in the production alongside (““) and (“The Last of Us”).
The plot is set 25 years after the events of and has Lucius, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, who was inspired by Maximus, as the protagonist.
When he was still young, Lucilla sent him to a region called Numidia, on the north coast of Africa. Older, he He lives life as a barbarian until the conquerors of his homeland invade his new home, under the leadership of a Roman general. He becomes a prisoner of war and is bought by a mercenary, being forced to fight in the Colosseum and become a gladiator.
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“Gladiator 2” is one of the main releases of 2024 • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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“Gladiator 2” has Paul Mescal as the protagonist • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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The film continues “Gladiator” (2000), starring Russell Crowe • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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“Gladiator 2” is Paul Mescal’s first major studio film • Disclosure/Paramount Picturs
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Mescal plays Lucius, son of Lucilla and nephew of Commodus, the antagonist of the first film • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Paul Mescal followed a strict diet and intense workout plan for six months for the film • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Connie Nielsen returns as Lucilla in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Denzel Washington is an arms dealer in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Denzel Washington as Macrinus em “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Pedro Pascal is a Roman general in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Paul Mescal e Pedro Pascal em “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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They are rivals in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Joseph Quinn brings Emperor Caracalla to life in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Fred Hechinger as Emperor Geta in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Pedro Pascal as General Acacius and Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta in “Gladiator 2” • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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“Gladiator 2” hits theaters in November 2024 • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
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Pedro Pascal’s character being received by the emperors
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“Gladiator 2” portrays historical events • Disclosure/Paramount Pictures
