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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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How ‘Gladiator 2’ Sneakily Turns Denzel Washington Into an Oscar-Worthy Villain With Clip-On Earrings, 15 Silk Tunics and More
Scott explains the idea behind Macrinus’ past. Washington’s character had been a prisoner of war, taken to Rome and turned into fodder for the arena. Still, “he earned his way out as a good ...
'Gladiator II' star Paul Mescal, director Ridley Scott and more talk revisiting Rome 2 decades later
Ridley Scott, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and more spoke to "Good Morning America" about the story and production of ...
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Gladiator 2 ending explained: Can Lucius break the cycle of revenge in ancient Rome?
It is this fractured Rome that stands in contrast to the journey of Lucius as he navigates a political landscape full of ...
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Gladiator 2's Denzel Washington Reflects On Historical Inaccuracy Of His Character Macrinus: "There Were No Black People In Rome"
Gladiator 2 standout Denzel Washington reacts to people pointing out that the character he plays, Macrinus, wasn't actually ...
Gladiator II will entertain you, but Gladiator is the better movie. Here’s why
Gladiator II is an exciting return to the arena. However, it doesn't match the highs of Gladiator. Here's why.