Denzel Washingtonearned widespread acclaim for his colorful supporting performance in directorRidley Scott’sGladiator II.
Also directed by Scott, the originalGladiatorstarredRussell Crowein the lead role, but didn’t involve Washington.
Scott and Washington first worked together onAmerican Gangster, which grossed over $260 million worldwide.
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It was Washington’s highest-grossing for a number of years, until it was overtaken byGladiator II.
To get here, Washington overtook some of the most recognizable movie stars of all time.
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Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus’s beloved Lucilla, returns to Rome after years in the wilderness. Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena. As he battles for survival, he encounters Macrinus, a former slave-turned-merchant, and faces the corrupt twin emperors Caracalla and Geta.
Themovie opened tomostly positive reviews, although the consensus was that it was inferior to the Best Picture-winning original.
Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena.
