The Gladiator II trailer provided fans with hints of Marcinus’ characterization and, at first glance, he seemed to be a delightful kind of slimeball. Denzel Washington shared comments amid the screening that certainly back up that assumption. While chatting about Macrinus, Washington was humorously blunt:

Denzel Washington is saying Ridley Scott made it easy to get into his Gladiator II role. The legendary actor joined the Gladiator sequel cast at an early screening of the film over the weekend. During the Q&A portion,

Gladiator II star Denzel Washington claims his character in the historical epic sequel is "misunderstood," but has his devious ways.

His comments further clarify what Scott recently told France’s Premiere magazine, where he admitted he was "toying with the idea" of making a Gladiator III. "No, seriously! I’

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at the rigorous training for Ridley Scott's highly anticipated Gladiator II, featuring an all-star cast including Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington.

After the special screening of Gladiator II, social media was flooded with praise for Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel. Critics applauded the movie for its epic scope, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances.