Gladiator 2 Director Compares Denzel Washington’s Macrinus to Donald Trump

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As a longtime gamer and history enthusiast who has spent countless hours immersed in both virtual worlds and historical documentaries, I find Ridley Scott’s comparison of Denzel Washington’s character Macrinus to Donald Trump in Gladiator 2 quite intriguing. While I’ve never been one to delve too deeply into political analysis, the parallels drawn between a ruthless, power-hungry historical figure and a modern-day political icon seem fitting, given the tumultuous nature of both eras.

As a gamer, I’d rephrase that in my own words like this:

Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington’s Macrinus ‘is very close to Trump’ in Gladiator 2

In the beginning of their discussion, the four-time Academy Award nominee shared an intricate history of Macrinus. He then made it clear what drove his actions in Gladiator 2. Later on, director Ridley Scott referred to Denzel Washington’s character as a gangster, drawing a parallel with Donald Trump.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the well-respected filmmaker offered his perspective on Macrinus. Tracing his past, Scott explained, “Macrinus was likely a captive of war, possibly in a North African kingdom, and was subsequently brought to Rome where he may have served as a gladiator. He managed to escape and ventured into business, perhaps producing wine and bread. Over time, he amassed great wealth by supplying food, oil, wine, cloth, weapons, and other goods to the Roman armies stationed across Europe. It’s said that he commanded over a million men.

After thoroughly examining Macrinus’ background, Ridley Scott explained the arms dealer’s ambitious personality. Subsequently, he drew a parallel between Denzel Washington’s character in Gladiator 2 and Donald Trump, stating, “He shares similarities with Trump – quite close indeed. A cunning criminal. He stirs up chaos, and from such turmoil, he can transform.

Previously, Washington referred to Macrinus as a highly self-centered individual during an interview. He described him as someone who was not hesitant to exploit his mother and his own children. To further emphasize this, Washington stated that Macrinus was essentially allied with the devil.

So far, the global launches of Gladiator 2 have significantly boosted Paramount’s earnings, amassing a total of approximately $221 million. The film has also received overwhelmingly positive criticism, contributing to its increasing popularity.

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2024-11-27 21:10