Denzel Washington, who steals the show in "Gladiator II" with his depiction of Macrinus, a gladiator-turned-arms and slave trader with political aspirations, has always been at his best when he ...
Turning from imperial rulers to imperial aspirers, who is Macrinus and why should you keep an eye on him? Denzel Washington’s Macrinus is positioned as a lanista, a trainer of gladiators.
An outstanding cast that includes names such as Denzel Washington, who plays Emperor Macrinus and has already been praised by critics, who note that he is eligible for the Academy Award for Best ...