Denzel Washington Sparks Retirement Rumours with Gladiator II

Multiple award-winning actor Denzel Washington has hinted at retirement, expressing the necessity of being inspired by filmmakers to take on new projects. He's drawn to Ridley Scott for the upcoming Gladiator II, where he plays Macrinus. The story is set two decades post the original film's events.

Denzel Washington, the multiple award-winning actor, has sparked retirement rumours, stating he needs to feel inspired to take up new projects as few films interest him now. His comments come as he prepares for his role in Ridley Scott's upcoming film, Gladiator II.

Washington, known for a career spanning over 40 years across cinema, TV, and theatre, will portray Macrinus, a power broker in Gladiator II. The film, set for a November release, follows Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, the grandson of the former Roman emperor who becomes a gladiator.

The actor, who made his debut in 1981's Carbon Copy, expressed his enthusiasm for working with Scott again, having collaborated previously on American Gangster. Washington's remarkable career includes films like Training Day, Malcolm X, and The Equalizer franchise.

(With inputs from agencies.)