Denzel Washington collaborated with Ridley Scott years prior to Gladiator II, and those who enjoyed his Roman arms dealer needs to add American Gangster to their watchlist. Macrinus’ backstory in Ridley Scott’s epic is integral to the character’s motivations, and ultimately affords him some of the standout moments in Gladiator‘s long-awaited sequel. The recent epic has certainly gained traction for defining Washington’s career in sequel franchises, but the actor has been providing compelling performances for decades. Since his career kick-started in the late 1970s, Washington has been nominated for numerous Academy Awards and has since become a household name.

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