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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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 ...
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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 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.
Who Is Denzel Washington’s Gladiator II Character, Macrinus?
Denzel Washington plays an important role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. If you’re curious to learn more about the real […] ...
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 ...
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‘Gladiator II’ is just more bread and circuses
It’s aggressively fun, nothing more and occasionally less. If this is what you want then Gladiator II has what you need. But ...
'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 II’ ending breakdown: Did Lucius realise Maximus’ dream of Rome?
We break down the symbolism-laden ending of Gladiator 2. Learn more about the movie's cast, review, and the threequel ...